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13th January 2026

UK Power Networks seeks school leavers and career changers to become apprentices

The countdown has begun in the search for new recruits for UK Power Networks’ popular craft apprenticeship – applicants have until 31 January to apply online to train as electricity cable jointers, overhead linespeople and substation fitters. Successful candidates gain practical, hands-on skills in top-class training facilities, while shadowing experienced technical teams. Paid to learn, […]

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Electrical

13th January 2026

JTL celebrates official opening of refurbished London South training centre

JTL 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 stakeholders and local representatives, with Helen Hayes MP, Chair of the House […]

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Electrical

5th January 2026

EIC raises awareness for apprentices

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) recently visited Loughborough College to speak with JTL Electrical Apprentices and T Level Electrical students about our ongoing mission to support apprentices, employees, retired colleagues and their immediate families within the electrical and energy industries. A key focus of the visit was EIC’s mental health awareness work and the importance […]

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Electrical

1st January 2026

Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

More builders, coders and engineers of the future will be able to access the life-changing opportunity to gain the skills they will need for their careers, as the Government delivers on its investment of more than £283 million to help meet surging demand for homegrown skilled workers. Around £100 million of this funding will go […]

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22nd December 2025

JTL announced as a finalist at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026

JTL has been named a national finalist in the FE Week and AELP Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026, in association with City & Guilds. These prestigious awards celebrate the organisations that are helping to shape the future of apprenticeships across the UK. JTL has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Use of Technology in Training’ category, reflecting […]

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Electrical

22nd December 2025

ECA welcomes DESNZ clean workforce report

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has warmly welcomed the report from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, Workforce planning to deliver clean secure energy. The report clearly reflects the case ECA has been making on the need for a stronger, more coherent approach to clean energy skills – the Government cannot achieve a safe energy […]

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22nd December 2025

Ellis Stevenson wins SkillELECTRIC gold

Twenty-two-year-old Ellis Stevenson, a recently qualified apprentice from SECTT and UHI Moray, has been named the first ever female SkillELECTRIC champion after excelling in the intensive 2025 UK Final over three days at Bridgend College. Taking second place and the silver medal was Adam Souter, also from SECTT and UHI Moray. Third place and the […]

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22nd December 2025

Fire & Rescue Service delivers safety sessions at JTL Nottingham

As part of JTL’s Steps to Success curriculum, designed to support the personal and professional development of its apprentices, JTL proudly welcomed the Fire & Rescue Service to its training centre in Nottingham on 20 and 21 November, with more impactful educational visits scheduled in the coming weeks. Steps to Success aims to empower apprentices to become well-rounded […]

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22nd December 2025

Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge

The Department for Education (DfE) has published new data on apprenticeships in England. Becca Gooch, Head of Research at EngineeringUK, who has been analysing the data, commented: “We are pleased to see that engineering and technology apprenticeship starts have increased by 5%. This comes at a time when we urgently need more people entering careers in the sector. […]

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News

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

Martindale’s ‘safe isolation procedure checklist’ for safer working

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Martindale’s ‘safe isolation procedure checklist’ for safer working

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Deadline extended: Enter the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

Plumbing & Heating

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

Features

The possible bottleneck in the electrotechnical qualifications sector

What the future plumbing & heating education landscape means for providers

Celebrating the UK’s first female-run electrical training centre on International Women’s Day

Creating a safety net: how an apprentice recovered from financial fallout

Learning Zone

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Safe isolation: what you need to know

Understanding the Building Regulations

Calculating the expected resistance of a circuit

All Electrical Articles

UK Power Networks seeks school leavers and career changers to become apprentices

JTL celebrates official opening of refurbished London South training centre

EIC raises awareness for apprentices

Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

JTL announced as a finalist at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026

ECA welcomes DESNZ clean workforce report

Ellis Stevenson wins SkillELECTRIC gold

Fire & Rescue Service delivers safety sessions at JTL Nottingham

Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge

All Electrical Articles

UK Power Networks seeks school leavers and career changers to become apprentices

JTL celebrates official opening of refurbished London South training centre

EIC raises awareness for apprentices

Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

JTL announced as a finalist at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026

ECA welcomes DESNZ clean workforce report

Ellis Stevenson wins SkillELECTRIC gold

Fire & Rescue Service delivers safety sessions at JTL Nottingham

Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge

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