Hillcrest Enterprises News

Minister Visits Lawside Training Academy

Jim Mather, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, was in Dundee yesterday to visit the Lawside Works Training Academy.Lawside Works was developed by Hillcrest Housing Association to provide an excellent standard of affordable housing, supported housing and the training academy itself.The training academy is home to Craig Owl Communities’ Hospitality training academy and Hillcrest’s Toolbox project and apprenticeship training programme. Partly funded by ERDF and ESF funding the academy offers people the chance to get skills and experience to start off their working life or kick start their return to work.John Mulloy, Hillcrest Group Chief Executive commented that “It ...

Hillcrest Provides New Apprenticeship Opportunities for Young People in Dundee

8 bricklayers successfully started a 4 year apprenticeship this week with Hillcrest Enterprises and WH Brown Construction. Even in the current operating climate with a downturn in construction work and a lack of employment opportunities, Hillcrest has been able to continue their unique apprenticeship scheme with the support of local contractors.The 8 apprentices join 8 apprentice joiners who have ...