CityFibre makes key appointment as work gets underway on Lincoln’s full fibre rollout
CityFibre has announced its city manager for Lincoln as it starts work on a £21m project that will see almost every home and business benefit from access to a full fibre broadband network. Lincoln has been chosen as one of the latest cities to benefit from CityFibre’s £4bn Gigabit City Investment Programme, which will bring […]
Apprentices are a “driving force” in building back stronger, says leading training provider
In the wake of National Apprenticeship Week, leading training provider Group Horizon believes the popularity in apprenticeships will continue to surge as more UK employers realise the many benefits of taking on an apprentice. With energy prices on the rise, the leading training provider also said the demand for highly skilled, adaptable engineers familiar with […]
Midlands sales role for new recruit at Niglon
An expert salesman with more than a decade’s experience in the electrical industry has joined Niglon. Ben Adams has taken on the role of East and West Midlands Sales Manager for the company, which has a range of more than 4,500 products including wiring accessories, circuit protection devices and installation essentials. Ben worked as a […]
Minister declares UK is ‘hungry for skills’, urging employers to back apprenticeships
Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Alex Burghart MP declared the UK economy is “hungry for skills” at a construction and engineering conference during National Apprenticeship Week. Mr Burghart praised Capital City College Group (CCCG), which hosted the event, and employers for providing valuable careers and training opportunities when he spoke on 9 February. CCCG’s apprenticeship and […]
Former Bristol City legend Scott Murray opens new Travis Perkins site
Travis Perkins has opened the doors to its latest branch in Bristol, with a little help from former Bristol City winger Scott Murray. The Robins’ former star made more than 350 appearances for the team in the 1990s and 2000s was the guest of honour as Travis Perkins opened its new branch. The existing 11 […]
Get into electrotechnical! ECA launches new content series for #NAW2022
The ECA is set to launch a raft of content for National Apprenticeship Week 2022. This includes insightful blogs from industry leaders and a bespoke webinar for those who employ electrical and construction apprentices, which will be broadcast live this Thursday at 3pm. ECA will also share key information about the range of Government funding, […]
BGEN expands apprenticeship programme to more than 50 employees
BGEN has expanded its apprenticeship programme to more than 50 employees as the company continues to invest in its future and create a more diverse workforce. This year’s intake comes on the back of a number of recent new business wins including National Grid and Scottish Water. “After undertaking a craft apprenticeship at the start […]
Tradespeople say apprentices are the future, but only a fifth hire one
Apprentices are crucial to tackle the skills shortage, the new research from omnichannel retailer Screwfix has revealed. 9 in 10 tradespeople questioned agreed that apprentices are vital to the future of the industry, but only 18% currently hire one, and 31% said they would never hire one, highlighting a huge shortage of future tradespeople having […]
The Joint Industry Board supports National Apprenticeship Week
With this week marking National Apprenticeship Week the Joint Industry Board (JIB) is highlighting the reasons why an apprenticeship is the preferred route into the electrical industry. In England, apprenticeship funding is available for all ages, and the JIB has long promoted the benefits of apprenticeships as being one of the core ways the industry […]
BCIA announces new additions to Management Committee
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced three new additions to its Management Committee; Stacey Lucas, Matt Brown and Simon Patman. The BCIA is run by its members for its members and appointment to the Management Committee is by election. Members are however encouraged to participate in the Marketing, Technical and Skills Working Groups […]