First graduates of Tridonic’s Academy employed
Tridonic, a supplier of lighting technology, has announced the recruitment of James Trudgill, a 21-year-old student and the first graduate of its Academy to join its Spennymoor team. Working in partnership with New College Durham, the education scheme is designed to deliver and develop skills across the electronics industry, with the objective of attracting young […]
JTL Open Day connecting employers with future apprentices
JTL, a training provider for electrical and plumbing apprenticeships across England and Wales, will host an Open Day at its Birmingham Training Centre on Saturday 16 August, from 10am to 2pm. The event is part of the organisation’s new nationwide campaign, Powering Apprenticeships. Fuelling Your Career, aimed at encouraging school leavers to consider skilled trades as […]
NICEIC celebrates World Youth Skills Day
NICEIC, a certification and training body for the electrical industry in the UK, says it was “delighted” to join the global celebration of World Youth Skills Day, which recognises the transformative power of skills in shaping futures, building confidence, and opening doors to lifelong opportunities. With this year’s theme being “Skills Change Lives,” NICEIC highlighted […]
Supporting the next generation of electricians
Today is World Youth Skills Day – celebrated annually on 15 July – intending to empower young people with the skills they need to step into employment. NAPIT, a Bolsover-based company developing green skills and compliance, is one organisation recognising this event, saying it aims to give young people a “foundation for success” so they […]
Schneider Electric enhances employee benefits
Schneider Electric has announced the implementation of new employee benefits which solidify its position as a progressive and people-first employer in the UK and Ireland. Recognising the evolving needs of its employees and the importance of work-life balance, the company has enhanced its family leave policy to provide comprehensive benefits that empower employees to prioritise their […]
South London students get skills boost
12 young people from under-represented backgrounds in South London are getting the chance to develop their employability skills through a new training programme by UK Power Networks. The students, 16 to 18 years old, participating through youth empowerment charity Urban Synergy, are spending a month at the energy firm completing the DREAM programme, developing skills […]
Avoid lengthy employment tribunals with early conflict resolution through the JIB
The Joint Industry Board (JIB) has reiterated the importance of early workplace dispute resolution in order to prevent conflicts spiralling out of control and parties becoming ‘entrenched in their views’. The JIB has over 50 years’ experience of dispute resolution through conciliation and mediation. Under its employment terms and conditions, the JIB has its own […]
Construction unemployment down 23% year-on-year
Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, says: “Like most industries, UK construction took a massive hit during the pandemic and sadly thousands of workers found themselves unemployed. However, new data has revealed that the number of those without work in the sector is down 23% year-on-year, suggesting stability has started to return. “Between […]
Number of UK construction workers jumps at fastest rate in 13 years
Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, says: “New data has revealed that the number of people employed in the UK construction industry jumped by 21,000 at the end of last year, which is the largest increase since 2009. This is brilliant news for the sector. “In December, the workforce rose to 455,000 employees, […]
The name has changed, but the Construction Industry Collective Voice remains inspiring
After nearly two years dedicated to steering the Scottish building sector through the worst crisis in its history, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has changed its name to reflect its expanded remit and ongoing collaborative vision for the future. The unique alliance of trade associations and professional bodies has been rebranded as the Construction […]