NationalApprenticeshipWeek

You Do The Maths – Electrical Careers – Dillon Jones

As an electrical apprentice you’ll need to use maths in your workplace. In support of National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February), The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) is sharing some fantastic apprenticeship case studies.Check out another of TESP’s You Do the Maths videos from the Electrical Careers website below. This time, Dillon Jones shows how he applied practical maths to calculate the size of generator needed for a project. If you know…

Electrical Careers – You Do the Maths!

Parents, teachers and careers advisers – did you know the electrical industry needs people with a great head for Maths and Science? Take a look and spread the word about The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership’s ‘You Do the Maths’ video with apprentice Eden, who explains a calculation she needed to carry out in the workplace. This National Apprenticeship Week you can find out more about electrical apprenticeships and opportunities on the…

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Save over 50% on the Klein Tools apprentice kit available from CEF

Klein are offering a bespoke kit at a heavily discounted rate for apprentices. The contents of this kit normally sells for over £300, but is now available for only £149.95 + VAT, this represents over 50% saving for students. This comprehensive kit includes all the basic tools you need to start as an electrical apprentice i.e. screwdrivers, cutters, pliers, tape measure and level, as well as some fantastic Super Rod…

Marshall-Tufflex celebrates National Apprentice Week with two apprentice graduates

Leading manufacturer of cable management systems Marshall-Tufflex has seen success with two apprentices, who have become full time employees within the Engineering Department following a three-and-a-half-year apprenticeship designed to tackle the skills shortage. Recognising the engineering skills gap within the construction industry, Marshall-Tufflex decided to invest in a comprehensive apprenticeship programme with local training provider SIGTA. Dave Cull, Engineering Manager at Marshall-Tufflex, says, “Nationally there is a huge shortage of…

JTL announces its Apprentices of the Year for 2020

JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating & plumbing apprenticeships, has named the three winners of its annual National Apprentice of the Year Awards for 2020; Ellen Lodge (nee O’Connor) (left), Arnie Humphreys (right) and Callan Baker (centre). After being crowned winners at JTL’s Regional Awards in March last year, Ellen, Arnie and Callan automatically qualified for the National Apprentice of the Year 2020 Awards, competing against…