Wood Group win big at ECI Awards

Forth Valley College helped one of their partnership firms celebrate an award win recently.

The Wood Group – who have 33 Modern Apprentices currently training at FVC – picked up the Large Employer of the Year Award at the 12th Annual ECI Training and Development Awards held in Marleybone, London on Tuesday 4 November.

Organised by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), the event brought together industry leaders, influencers and policymakers, as well as the rising stars of tomorrow.

Caroline Hogg, FVC’s Head of Apprenticeships and Charlene Bissett, FVC Apprenticeship Officer, attended the ceremony to support their partner employer and were delighted that they scooped the top award.

Caroline Hogg, said: “They couldn’t thank the College - and especially Charlene Bissett - enough for the support we give them with their apprentices. Wood have an unwavering commitment to nurturing future engineering talent, and they are leading the way in innovation and employee development. A great big well done to them.”

Wood became an apprentice employer in 2023 as part of their commitment to fostering early career development, and ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled professionals for the energy sector. Their decision to do this was driven by their dedication to the ‘Life at Wood’ philosophy, which prioritises workforce development, employee engagement, and long-term career growth.

By investing in apprenticeships, They aim to empower the next generation, address the industry's skills gap, and ensure a sustainable future for our workforce.

Apprenticeships help address the industry’s skills gap and support Wood’s long-term business goals by nurturing talent from the ground up. In 2023, Wood employed 17

apprentices through the APTUS scheme, with support from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and Forth Valley College, ensuring their apprentices receive top-quality training.

To find out more about what sets Wood apart as an industry leader in workforce development visit: https://lnkd.in/e4gk5B_A

To find out more about Apprenticeship Training at FVC visit /apprenticeships/