Apprentice of the Year

Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition open for entries

The Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition run by NICEIC and ELECSA is now open for entries. The contest, which takes place over three stages, tests the skills and knowledge of the UK’s brightest electrical talents. Hundreds of students take part each year to be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes, including a £2,000 holiday voucher and the prestigious title of Electrical Apprentice of the Year. Darren…

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£1,000 of Scolmore products for South Devon College

Simon Brown, trainer facilitator for electrical installation at South Devon College, was delighted to receive a recent visit from Scolmore sales manager, Matt Cooves, who arrived at the college laden with products from the company’s vast electrical accessories ranges. As the college where the winner of this year’s NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year competition studied, South Devon College benefited from the prize of £1000 worth of products offered…

RICHARD NAMED TOP APPRENTICE

Former marine crowned NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the YearRichard Bradley has been named the 2019 NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year. The 31-year old from Southport, Merseyside was one of eight competitors to reach the Grand Final which was held on Tuesday 4th June at the head office of the competition partner – Scolmore Group. The final was the third stage of the contest, which saw more than…

Apprentice of the Year: “I’d love to get into lighting design/installation”

Earlier this month, Richard Bradley was crowned 2019’s NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year. Sponsored by Scolmore Group, the competition sees UK apprentices put their knowledge and abilities to the test, with the aim of unearthing the brightest electrical talent in the country. More than 650 apprentices from across the UK took part in this year’s competition, which consisted of three stages, with Richard ultimately walking away with…

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION ENTERS FINAL STAGE

Eight finalists have been selected to go through to the final stage of the 2019 NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year Competition, supported by official partner, Scolmore Group.Over 1,000 apprentices from across the United Kingdom registered their interest in the competition, with more than 650 completing the first stage. Now, just eight finalists will complete the third and final stage before one is crowned the Apprentice of the…

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

NICEIC is encouraging employers and organisations to use National Apprenticeship Week (4th -8th March) to promote the benefits of working in the electrical industry.With a possible skills gap in the future it wants more young people to consider an apprenticeship. NICEIC believe learning a trade is a viable alternative to studying at university – offering the chance to learn, grow and earn throughout the process and boost career prospects as…