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IET comments on reports of UK tech talent shortage
Dr Graham Herries, co-chair of Innovation and Skills at the IET, said: “It is a huge concern to see a talent shortage within our technology sector and employers need to recognise that they play a significant role in addressing the skills gaps that they face – by recruiting more apprentices and re-training existing staff, as well as utilising the apprenticeship levy to address demand. The importance of engaging with local…
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ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award finalists announced
Stiff competition for ‘Apprentice of the Year’ title. Three leading young people from across the electrotechnical industry have reached the final of the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award 2022. The final three who remain in competition to become ‘Apprentice of the Year’ are: – James Stanford of Gilbert & Stamper Ltd– Veronica Jennings of Imtech Engineering Services– Charlie Ewing of The Rosebery Group Ltd Carolyn Mason, Head of…
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JTL launches first apprenticeship academy in partnership with Enerveo
JTL, the leading work-based learning provider in England and Wales, has recently partnered with Enerveo to launch its first apprenticeship academy.  The academy will see 20 JTL trainees undertake a six-week traineeship before beginning their apprenticeship with Enerveo, one of the UK’s leading electrical contracting businesses that offers a uniquely broad scope of services, specialising in new energy solutions to support the UK path to net zero carbon. The goal…
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Once an electrician not always an electrician 
Jake Green, technical engagement manager with Click Scolmore, one of the UK’s leading names in wiring accessories, talks about the different paths his career has taken since he first completed his apprenticeship back in 2012. Like many in the industry, a career as an electrician was my main focus during the three years that I undertook my apprenticeship at Bedford College under the NICEIC training programme. I started my apprenticeship…
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SkillELECTRIC 2022 UK Finalists Announced 
Congratulations to the Top 8 highest scoring competitors from the combined SkillELECTRIC 2022 national qualifying heats: Top row L-R: Andrew Horne, SECTTBrandon Campbell, College of West AngliaCraig Fairweather, Moray CollegeLiam Hilton, JTL Training Bottom row L-R Lyam Thorpe, College of West AngliaRobbie Neave, John NobleRobert Rae, Lotus Electrical ServicesTommy Adlam, Bridgwater & Taunton College All will now compete in the UK Grand Final taking place in November at Middlesbrough College…
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JTL launches free, bite-size course on Earthing and Bonding
Leading, work-based training provider, JTL continues to support the changing needs of electricians with the launch of its latest, free bite-size digital course, An Introduction to Earthing and Bonding. The free course is offered as part of JTL’s Power Up series, a digital initiative which offers free advice and educational resources to individuals working within the building services engineering sector. Developed with the recent changes in earth bonding regulations in mind,…
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JIB highlights membership benefits as electrical apprenticeships surge
With The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) reporting a surge in electrical apprentices earlier this year, the Joint Industry Board (JIB) is issuing a reminder of the benefits JIB membership can deliver for apprentices and their employers. The JIB is an impartial organisation that sets the standards for employment, welfare, grading and apprentice training in the electrical contracting industry. Its work is targeted at improving the industry, its status and productivity.…