JTL celebrates opening of £1m London South training centre
JTL, a training provider for electrical and plumbing apprenticeships across England and Wales, has officially opened its newly refurbished ‘London South’ training centre in Orpington, following a £1 million investment to expand high-quality electrical, plumbing, and heating training across London and Kent. The centre was formally opened at a launch event attended by employers, industry […]
UK Power Networks starts the search for new apprentices
Distribution network operator UK Power Networks is searching for 31 school leavers and career changers to become apprentices in the electricity industry at a time of exciting change in the sector. The countdown has begun in the search for new recruits for UK Power Networks’ popular craft apprenticeship. Applicants have until 31 January to apply […]
£6m investment in electricity trade apprenticeships
Distribution network operator UK Power Networks says it is investing £6 million in craft apprenticeships this year, including hiring 55 newcomers to support local communities and advance Britain’s clean energy goals. The 55 appointments are part of a “future-ready workforce” that will keep power flowing to 20 million people and connect the low-carbon future to […]
9,600 apprenticeship shortfall threatens UK electrical sector
Reports are suggesting the talent shortage in UK trade sectors is getting worse. While job demand surges across the electrical sector, the apprenticeship system that should be feeding these trades is failing to deliver, according to new data. The Apprenticeship Gap Report found that the electrical trade faces the most severe deficit across all sectors analysed, […]
‘25% of tradespeople plan to retire in next five years’
The UK is facing a growing trade skills shortage, with one in four tradespeople planning to retire within the next five years, according to UK trade retailer Screwfix’s 2025 Voice of the Trade report. With the UK already facing a shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, the report highlights the increasingly urgent need for government […]
SELECT welcomes Housing Action Plan but warns of skills gap
SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s Housing Emergency Action Plan but stressed the need for a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals to deliver it. The plan, announced on 2 September by Cabinet Secretary for Housing Mairi McAllan, sets out measures to tackle homelessness and deliver more housing, including £4.9 billion […]
Keeping students up to date through NAPIT Foundation
It’s that time of year again when students are taking the next step in starting their careers as they collect their exam results. Whether it is GCSEs, A Levels, or T Levels, young learners should be proud of their efforts no matter the result. It can be challenging to determine the next steps and your […]
ECA welcomes Apprenticeship Pathways report
A new report, Apprenticeship Pathways, recommends the Welsh Government should work with schools, colleges, and employers to present vocational courses as a good quality option. The Senedd’s Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee – set up to hold the Welsh Government to account on specific issues, including skills – opened a consultation in the Spring. […]
‘School leavers should consider electrical apprenticeships’
As thousands of young people across Scotland receive their exam results, two electrical bodies have reminded students that there’s no wrong path to a rewarding and successful career in the electrotechnical industry. With many school leavers unsure of their next step, and others disappointed by their grades, SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) […]
Sero strengthens team with trio of appointments
Cardiff-based net zero specialist Sero has announced three new appointments to its growing team, aiming to bolster its ability to deliver retrofit social housing projects across the UK. Matt Elliott joins Sero as a Retrofit Coordinator, bringing a wealth of experience from his time with Severn Wye Energy Agency and The Retrofit Academy. Having led […]