The NICEIC’s Jobs for the Girls campaign is gathering supporters as they hit Westminster in a bid to get more women into the construction industry. Earlier this year Train4TradeSkills News spoke to trainee electrician and student blogger Amanda about the Jobs for the Girls campaign. What do you think – will the Jobs for the Girls campaign be a success? Train4TradeSkills News told you about the NICEIC campaign back in January and now the scheme is gaining some supporters. Onwurah is the MP for Newcastle Central and a former electrical engineer. MORE >>

Whether you’re looking for your first job (fresh welding degree or certification in hand), you’re an experienced welder looking for a new challenge (or maybe a new location), or you want to get out of the shop and into the classroom as an instructor, there are plenty of opportunities for you to explore. Picture Credit: [link] Entry Level Welding Jobs API Heat Transfer has two welder positions open in Buffalo, NY. Welding School & Job InfoIntroduction As we’ve previously discussed here at the blog, welders remain in demand during an otherwise tough economic market. MORE >>

As DIY giant Kingfisher, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, announce it is creating over a thousand new jobs. Kingfisher has announced big profits and that is expanding it’s UK empire to create 1,200 new jobs in the UK this year. 1,000 new jobs will be created at trade tools supplier Screwfix, with the remaining 230 jobs created at Focus DIY stores, after Kingfisher bought out the DIY chain, which went into administration this year. The 1200 new jobs that Kingfisher intends to create could be of use to some Train4TradeSkills, albeit indirectly. MORE >>

According to the Pew Charitable Trust report, between 1998 and 2007 there were two times the amount of job creation in the clean energy sector as any other sector in the nation. One of the significant differences in LEED driven job positions is that there are levels and opportunities unlike manufacturing or service positions that offer little growth. million jobs between 2000 and 2008, and this number is expected to grow to 7.9 Image via Wikipedia. For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back Elaine Hirsch.  million by 2013. license. MORE >>

Who would take the time to become a Certified Welder without the promise of a job? Every welder who enrolls in a class for basic welding training or additional certification wants to know if there’s a good chance of finding a job. Image Source: QTTI School of Welding While overall job growth is not keeping pace with the current employment needs in general, the welding industry is currently poised for growth with predictions of increased manufacturing jobs. Is that a realistic expectation in today’s uncertain economic times? MORE >>