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SELECT welcomes extra funding for electrical apprenticeships after appeal to Deputy First Minister – but says any future shortfalls must be prevented

Campaigning trade body SELECT has welcomed additional funding for electrical apprentices and adult trainees following a plea to government – but has joined training providers to insist that support must continue to prevent future shortfalls of talent. After making an urgent appeal to Deputy First Minister John Swinney, Scotland’s largest trade association says it is good news that Skills Development Scotland (SDS) will now meet the cost of an outstanding 87 apprentice and 68 adult…

SECTT and SJIB back Minister Jamie Hepburn’s call to unlock potential in skills journey to net zero

Scotland’s training providers have backed a call by Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn to unlock the potential of the nation’s young people and create a highly-skilled workforce to ensure a successful transition to net zero. The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have both welcomed the minister’s enthusiasm for more youngsters to become apprentices in the construction industry. Mr Hepburn, the Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training, said…

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Calling all bright sparks… SkillELECTRIC 2023 now open for entries

Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is now open and runs until 24th March 2023. The event is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network and is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across the electrotechnical industry. During the competition, entrants will be judged on a series of challenging tests in a bid to be named the…

Electrical apprenticeships offer best career opportunities

A new guide published by the Department for Education and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has highlighted the fact that electrical apprenticeships can offer some of the best career prospects for young people. ECA Director of Workforce and Public Affairs Andrew Eldred said: “This endorsement from the Department for Education and IfATE confirms what we in industry already knew. An electrical apprenticeship isn’t just a popular choice.…

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…

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…