McKinven and Colville Vacancies

McKinven and Colville are looking for the following staff: Workshop Surpervisor Apprentice Joiner/s Apprentice Electrician General Labourers (driving licence preferred) All terms and conditions will be discussed at interview stage. All applicants please note which post they are interested in and send or email appropriate CVs to:- Mr B Colville, McKinven & Colville Ltd, Unit 2 Snipefield Industrial Estate, Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 6SY or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

University Technology

University Technology is a pan-Scottish university initiative that was originally launched in March 2004 by Scotland’s universities as part of a collaborative effort, over and above each university’s marketing efforts, to showcase new technology opportunities from Scotland’s academic research base. This unique initiative builds on Scotland’s high worldwide reputation for commercialisation of new technologies and enables companies and investors from business and industry find the best new technologies and the most exciting technology transfer opportunities that Scotland has to offer. Instead of having to trawl through each university's website to find a commercial opportunity that matches your interests, UT offers access to the latest technology opportunities from Scotland’s universities in one convenient location.

Help with your personal statement

Tell the universities and colleges why they should choose you. The personal statement is your opportunity to tell universities and colleges about your suitability for the course(s) that you hope to study. You need to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment, and above all, ensure that you stand out from the crowd. More helpful information can be found on the UCAS site.

Working in the energy sector

The energy sector is set to become a key driver in the Scottish economy, offering exciting job opportunities for people at every career stage. It is estimated that between 52,000 to 95,000 energy-related jobs will be created in the coming decade as Scotland realises its ambitions to become a world leader in wind, wave and tidal renewable technologies. In total, the transformation to a low carbon economy could generate an estimated 130,000 jobs. The oil and gas sector continues to grow too, with companies in this industry looking to recruit 10,000 employees over the next five years. Education Scotland has produced a guidance leaflet for teachers, and those who advise on careers, to highlight: the job opportunities that exist and the skills that will be required to access careers in the energy sector online support and resources that are available to support learning and teaching places to visit, including renewable energy demonstration projects what can be done to promote awareness and engagement in energy-related careers.