EKGTA

19/01/2026

👷‍♀️ Considering a career in engineering or manufacturing?
👨‍👩‍👧 Want to learn more about Engineering Apprenticeships?

Join us at the EKGTA Open Day 2026 and find out where an apprenticeship could take you! 🙌

📅 Wednesday 4th March 2026
🕙 Drop in any time between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 EKGTA, 3 Law Place, East Kilbride, G74 4PP

Here’s what’s on offer:
🔹 Tours of our training centre and engineering workshops
🔹 A careers fair with 15+ local employers
🔹 Apprenticeship info – including how to apply and what to expect
🔹 A chance to meet current apprentices and training staff
🔹 Free lunch and a goodie bag for all visitors!

✅ Whether you're just starting out, changing careers, or exploring your options, this is a great chance to ask questions, get inspired, and take the next step.

No booking required, but if you’d like to let us know you’re coming, you can RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ekgta-open-day-careers-fair-2026-tickets-1980080577309

Got questions? Drop us a message or email [email protected] – we’re happy to help! 😊

26/02/2025

🚀 Thinking about a career in engineering or manufacturing? Want to learn while you earn?

Join us at EKGTA’s Open Day on Wednesday, 5th March and discover the exciting opportunities available through apprenticeships!

🔧 Explore our state-of-the-art training facilities
🤝 Meet top employers at our careers fair
🎓 Learn about apprenticeship pathways and how to apply
👨‍🏭 Hear from current apprentices about their experiences

📅 Wednesday, 5th March 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM
📍 EKGTA, 3 Law Place, East Kilbride, G74 4PP

Whether you’re a student exploring options, a parent supporting your child’s future, or a school interested in career opportunities for pupils, this event is for you!

No need to book – just drop in! But if you’d like more details, feel free to contact us at 📧 [email protected].

Tag a friend/relative/colleague who might be interested and spread the word! 🎉

Explore apprenticeships, meet employers, and tour EKGTA’s facilities at our Open Day! Free event, drop in anytime.

23/08/2024

🎉 Big News at EKGTA! 🎉

We’re excited to share the news that this year EKGTA will be delivering the NC in Engineering Systems as part of our Modern Apprenticeship programme—right here in-house!

With this new chapter, we’re launching The Academy, our dedicated department for academic qualifications. We’ve brought on board two exceptional lecturers, Stephen Kinnon and Chris Gray, who between them have decades of experience in delivering academic engineering qualifications. We’re also thrilled to have Raymond Lyon, former Head of Engineering at Glasgow Clyde College, supporting us during the during our first year.

This means our apprentices can now complete their entire training, both practical and academic, directly with us at EKGTA. This unique offering allows us to deliver a blended learning approach ensuring your apprentices are trained to an even higher standard than before. Since 1966 we have been committed to providing the best possible education and training experience, and this is another huge development in our continued efforts to deliver this!

Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey.

11/07/2022

The staff at EKGTA would like to thank Taylor Barr from Richie Precision Engineering for the kind donation of the Startrite bandsaw. This machine will be used in the Fitting section at the Centre in East Kilbride. EKGTA would also like to thank Zeus Engineering (AGZ Group) for their kind donation of transporting the machine from the Factory in Livingstone to our facility in East Kilbride. These donations are very much appreciated by all the staff at EKGTA.

04/03/2022

We are open to applications for anyone who is interested in starting a Modern Apprenticeship. For further information or to apply, head over to our website @

The introduction of the Modern Apprenticeship Framework in 1995 was a turning point for training in the industrial and commercial environments, where the measurement of ability (or competence) became the key element in the development of the individual. For example:

17/06/2021

Congratulations to Dylan Millar of Ministry of Defence on winning the Best Final Year Apprentice award. Dylan has completed his SVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, however is gradually making the transition into becoming more of an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Dylan has shown a great work ethic and excellent progress throughout his apprenticeship and we are delighted to present him with this award.

19/05/2021

We are glad to announce that have recently partnered up with 2 new companies, AAH Pharmaceuticals & BT Group. We are delighted that they have chosen us to put their trainees through their Modern Apprenticeship.

01/04/2021

We are open to applications for anyone who is interested in starting a Modern Apprenticeship. For further information or to apply, head over to our website @ https://www.ekgta.com/apprenticeships/apprenticeships/

Please note your age will no bearing in considering your application. It will simply allow us to provide all relevant data to the appropriate organisations.

03/03/2021

Workshop will re-open on the 8th March with a phase return for some trainees, with the rest returning on the 15th March. Workshop trainnees should keep an eye out for a text or email to let them know of their return date. For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact either through Facebook or through our website.