Apprenticeship

Affordable, apprentice safe isolation kits – win one today!

In support of National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), Test Instrument Solutions is giving away a TIS 851 SIKIT Voltage & Continuity Complete Safe Isolation Kit to one lucky apprentice. Read on to find out what two electrical professionals had to say about the kit. Test Instrument Solutions offer a variety of test equipment, including voltage testers and continuity testers. The company’s range of apprentice safe isolation kits are particularly useful – and affordable…

WIN! Get your hands on a Quickwire bundle

In support of this week’s National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8-14 February), the kind folk at Quickwire are giving away a fantastic prize bundle to one lucky apprentice. Quickwire is an innovative, time-saving alternative to a traditional junction box, designed to help electricians save significant installation time on site. All 4 connections can be wired in 7 seconds. Simply strip your wire, then push it into the push fit connectors for…

“If you work hard, the sky really is the limit!”

In support of National Apprenticeship Week 2021 (8-14 February), we caught up with Joel Collins, a recently graduated JTL apprentice and now an Electrical Design Engineer for a building services consultancy. Here, he explains why he chose his apprenticeship, what he learnt and what advice he’d give to anyone considering a similar path. What made you decide to do an apprenticeship rather than take a different path?I wanted to gain skills and knowledge while…

“We employ apprentices to provide opportunities to enthusiastic people who wish to succeed within the trade”

In support of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, running from 8-14 February, we speak to James Churchill, Operations Manager at C-Elect, an electrical contractor that has been employing apprentices for 10 years. Here, James explains why C-Elect employs apprentices and how they ensure they get the best out of them, to the benefit of both the apprentice and the company. Can you tell us a bit about C-Elect? C-Elect are a well established electrical contractor with…

‘Build the Future’ announced as theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2021

“Build the Future” is the theme for NAW2021, taking place between 8 and 14 February 2021, aiming to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships help individuals to build the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career. The 14th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across England, will showcase the impact apprenticeships can have on communities, local businesses and regional economies and how they all benefit from the impact of apprenticeships.…

Lack of increase in employer training since apprenticeship levy introduced

The substantial long-term fall in the volume of, and level of investment in, work-based training in the UK has been highlighted by new research from the CIPD. The report, Addressing employer under-investment in training – the case for a broader training levy, recommends urgent reform of the apprenticeship levy to help address this. The reasons behind the decline in training are not entirely well understood. Commentators have pointed to factors such…

College interview day encourages apprentices

Telford College, in Shropshire, has been supporting the next generation of apprentices with a group interview day. A total of 90 youngsters registered for the latest session, which gave college staff a chance to meet candidates, discuss their apprenticeship requirements and explain the wide range of choices on offer, reports Shropshire Live. Following a short presentation, each candidate had an opportunity to meet a member of the apprenticeship recruitment team…