Apprentice

JTL promotes the newly revised electrical apprenticeship standard to align with its ‘Your future, our planet’ learner recruitment campaign

JTL, a leading provider of apprenticeships in the building services engineering sector, is supporting a transformative change to the Installation and Maintenance Electrician standard in England, effective from September 4th 2023, in its latest learner recruitment campaign ‘Your future, our planet’. The updated Installation and Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship standard has been designed to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge in installing and connecting an extensive range of eco-friendly technologies. With a…

SkillELECTRIC 2023 UK finalists announced

The eight SkillELECTRIC competitors who scored most highly across the recent national qualifying heats have been named as this year’s UK finalists: – Ben Gillin – Lloyd Morris Electrical / JTL Training – Conor McDonnell – Nesbitt Electrical / Southern Regional College – Danny McBean – Grants of Dufftown / SECTT – Demi Mae Whitehead – William Davis Homes / JTL Training – Jason Robinson – Neil Whicker Electrical Services…

Amy Lister, Jared Bell and Harry Armitage named winners at the JTL National Apprentice Awards 2023

JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England and Wales, has named Amy Lister, Jared Bell and Harry Armitage as its winners in this year’s National Apprentice of the Year awards, which took place at The Victory Services Club in London on Wednesday 28th June. After being crowned winners for their academic and practical progress at JTL’s Regional Awards earlier this year, Amy, Jared and Harry went on to compete…

New wage agreement for industry

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) and Unite the Union have agreed on a new two-year wage deal from January 2024 for the electrical contracting industry under the JIB collective agreement. Some of the key changes to be implemented include: Year 1 – from 1 January 2024 – 7% increase to rates – £20 increase to weekly sick pay for all grades during weeks 3 to 24 – therefore providing: –…

ECA firms named as top apprenticeship employers by DfE

ECA Member firms Balfour Beatty and Clarkson Evans are listed in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers this year. The firms are ranked alongside the British Army, the Royal Navy and other household names. Of the smaller ECA Members, Darke and Taylor and ESG are recognised, making the list of the 50 Top SME Apprenticeship Employers. Together, the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers reveal which…

JTL announces the winners of its Employer Recognition Awards

JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England and Wales, has announced the winners of its 2023 Employer Recognition Awards. The awards process, which takes place annually, recognises employers who have shown remarkable levels of support and commitment toward their JTL apprentices. With five award winners this year, it has taken a considerable level of consistency and merit for each winner to stand out…

Latest LMI published by TESP gives new skills insights

New Labour Market Intelligence published by TESP has shown an increased focus on low carbon activities and an increase in expected demand for qualified electricians and apprentices. Download a summary infographic The detailed LMI study, carried out by research experts Pye Tait and funded by industry charity NET, has provided up-to-date information on the electrotechnical sector in terms of its size, workforce demography, and the challenges and opportunities that it faces. With a…