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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…

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

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…