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Apprenticeships boosted under plans to broaden UCAS
Young people will soon be able to search and apply for apprenticeships on UCAS. – Thousands of apprenticeship opportunities to be advertised to young people alongside undergraduate degrees in plans to broaden UCAS – Half of UCAS applicants would consider an apprenticeship, but not enough vacancies are being offered to meet growing demand – Education Secretary sets out ambition to go further still, to develop a one-stop-shop to make it…
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10 essential electrical tools to start your career
KNIPEX marks National Apprentice Week with competitions, events and exclusive discount packages This National Apprenticeship Week (6th to 12th February 2023) pliers’ specialist KNIPEX has put together exclusive discount packages, competitions and events for electrical apprentices. Consulting closely with well-known electrician and social media content creator Nick Bundy (www.youtube.com/@NBundyElectrical), and in collaboration with Northern Ireland tool retailer Tool Monster, 10 essential KNIPEX tools have been hand-selected to help kickstart the careers of…
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Free, On-Demand Webinar: Things To Consider When Replacing A Consumer Unit
Want to develop your knowledge and understanding of the current regulations when installing a new consumer unit?  Presented by Neil McManus, Technical Engagement Engineer at Scolmore Group, this session discusses the types of protective devices that are available for overload, residual current, surge protection and arc fault protection. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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JTL celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England and Wales, is marking one of the most important events on the learning calendar: National Apprenticeship Week (6th – 12th February). During the week the apprenticeship provider will be hosting open days at its Birmingham, Oxford, and Telford centres as well as exhibiting at four key events around the country whilst reminding employers and learners of the…
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#SkillsForLife in the Electrotechnical Industry with the JIB
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place 6-12 February 2023, the JIB and ECS are highlighting the career rewards from completing an electrotechnical apprenticeship. With smart technology, the Internet of Things and a low carbon future becoming part of everyday life, exciting career opportunities in the electrotechnical industry are not far away. An apprenticeship is the ideal opportunity to get the skills, knowledge and experience to set people in…
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JTL donates £5,000 to community projects 
JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England and Wales, has donated £5,000 to community projects nominated by its own workforce. JTL presented cheques to three winning organisations, who were announced as: Dartford Royals Football Club, Blackburn Leisure Astronomical Society and Burton Rugby Club Young Ambassadors Programme. In this instance, JTL’s donation will go towards funding a new ground and space for equal…
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NG Bailey’s Matthew Pickering wins trip to Australia with the JIB Apprentice Exchange Programme
Matthew Pickering, of NG Bailey, has been announced as the winner of the JIB Apprentice Exchange Programme and will spend six weeks living and working as an electrician in Brisbane, Australia. The JIB relaunched its Apprentice Exchange Programme last year after it was suspended in 2020 following the outbreak of Covid. As part of the trip, Matthew will also visit the contractors’ association, union and leading training providers to get a…