#SkillsForLife in the electrotechnical industry with the JIB
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place 6-12 February 2023, the JIB and ECS are highlighting the career rewards from completing an electrotechnical apprenticeship. With smart technology, the Internet of Things and a low carbon future becoming part of everyday life, exciting career opportunities in the electrotechnical industry are not far away. An apprenticeship […]
MKM plugs industry skills gap with apprentice program
MKM is using this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) to highlight how important apprenticeships are to combatting the construction industry’s widening skills gap. One area in which the merchant has identified a skills gap is in kitchen and bathroom design. That’s why MKM has invested in its Showroom Design and Sales Level Three programme, which […]
Group Horizon celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Group Horizon is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place 6-12 February 2023. National Apprenticeship Week provides an ideal opportunity for the skills sector to celebrate the achievements of apprentices around the country, and the positive impact they make to communities, businesses, and the wider economy. Peter Behan, Director at Group Horizon, believes that organisations […]
Fergus releases guide on how get the most out of apprentices
As National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 February) approaches, Fergus is offering some sage advice for taking on and nurturing an apprentice. The free guide, available online, helps busy tradespeople learn how to find, train, and get apprentices adding value to a trades business quickly. “Apprentices get a bit of a bad rap, but they can be […]
JTL celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
JTL is marking one of the most important events on its learning calendar: National Apprenticeship Week (6-12 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 essential […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]