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9th February 2026

North East alliance seeks to drive positive change in regional electrical skills

An alliance of electrical businesses, training providers and the local authority within the North East of England met for the first time this week to address electrical skills challenges facing the region. This collaboration marks the launch of an Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), which is an initiative led by ECA. An ETCA aims to bring […]

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Electrical

9th February 2026

JTL launches new campaign celebrating the people behind successful apprenticeships

JTL has launched a new advertising campaign that puts real people at the heart of apprenticeships – showcasing apprentices, employers and JTL Training Officers working together to build successful careers in the electrical, plumbing and heating industries. The campaign highlights JTL’s unique model, which provides every apprentice with a dedicated Training Officer who supports and […]

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Electrical

9th February 2026

How JTL is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026

From centre open days to parliamentary events – and everything in between – here’s how JTL is marking this annual celebration of apprenticeships. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week runs from 9-15 February, themed around Skills for Life. Across our JTL training centres and in collaboration with stakeholders, we’re looking forward to a packed week of events and […]

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Electrical

9th February 2026

KNIPEX launches SkillsForge for apprentices

Calling all apprentices! KNIPEX is launching a new online learning hub built specifically for those starting out in the trades. The KNIPEX SkillsForge goes live on 9 February, giving apprentices free access to practical training content and tailored resources to help build skills, confidence and good working habits from day one. To mark the launch, […]

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Electrical

8th February 2026

JTL Female Apprentice Network Launch Event

An exciting new initiative from JTL to connect women in plumbing, heating and electrical trades. Join us during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 for the launch of JTL’s new Female Apprentice Network – designed to support women entering and progressing in plumbing, heating and electrical trades. The launch event, themed as ‘Building Our Network’, marks the beginning of a 12-month programme designed to […]

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Electrical

8th February 2026

Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts fall despite surging demand

The UK’s electrical skills gap is widening across the country, at the very moment demand for skilled electricians is accelerating, according to new analysis published by the ECA, putting Government ambitions and targets at risk. ECA’s 2026 Electrical Skills Index – which compares the number of people starting Government-funded classroom-based electrical courses with those entering apprenticeships – […]

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Electrical

8th February 2026

Foundation to 40: apprentices old and new celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Electricity workers at both ends of the career journey have declared engineering apprenticeships are a job for the past, present and future – in the run up to National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February). Tony Skerry, 67, an overhead linesperson based in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, has worked for over 50 years at UK Power Networks, […]

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Electrical

8th February 2026

Entries open for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026

Entries for this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition are officially open. Returning for its 12th year, Screwfix is searching to uncover the very best in emerging trade talent across the UK and Ireland. The annual competition provides a national platform for trade apprentices to showcase their skills, share their views and reinforce the important role […]

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Electrical

8th February 2026

Vent-Axia launches CIBSE-approved CPD on Overheating In Residential Properties

British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce the launch of its latest CIBSE-approved CPD course, Overheating in Residential Properties: Part O – How ventilation can be part of the solution to remove excess heat. This informative and timely course provides a greater understanding of overheating, legislation and guidance, and appropriate ventilation solutions to help […]

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All Electrical Articles

North East alliance seeks to drive positive change in regional electrical skills

JTL launches new campaign celebrating the people behind successful apprenticeships

How JTL is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026

KNIPEX launches SkillsForge for apprentices

JTL Female Apprentice Network Launch Event

Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts fall despite surging demand

Foundation to 40: apprentices old and new celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Entries open for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026

Vent-Axia launches CIBSE-approved CPD on Overheating In Residential Properties

All Electrical Articles

North East alliance seeks to drive positive change in regional electrical skills

JTL launches new campaign celebrating the people behind successful apprenticeships

How JTL is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026

KNIPEX launches SkillsForge for apprentices

JTL Female Apprentice Network Launch Event

Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts fall despite surging demand

Foundation to 40: apprentices old and new celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Entries open for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026

Vent-Axia launches CIBSE-approved CPD on Overheating In Residential Properties

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