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13th February 2026

Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Barnsley College

Around 175 schoolchildren and students attended the Government’s second Clean Energy Jobs Fair  on Thursday 12 February, co-hosted by the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.  Following the Government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan, the first ever national plan to train and recruit workers needed for the clean energy mission, the […]

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13th February 2026

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

EngineeringUK is delighted to announce its national campaign Tomorrow’s Engineers Week will return for 2026. Taking place from 9-13 November 2026, the week will celebrate engineering and technology and showcase exciting career opportunities – to inspire the next generation. Each year, thousands of students across the UK take part in the week-long celebration. From classroom activities […]

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11th February 2026

National Apprenticeship Week: how EAL helps learners to succeed

National Apprenticeship Week is a chance to celebrate the opportunities apprenticeships provide and the people supporting them. At EAL, we are proud to play a role in helping learners and employers succeed by providing qualifications, end-point assessments and resources that give apprentices the confidence to progress in their chosen careers in engineering, manufacturing and building […]

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11th February 2026

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as plumbers, engineers and bricklayers as the Government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will have to show […]

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10th February 2026

NICEIC launches apprenticeship job board for the electrotechnical industry

NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has announced the launch of Connected Futures, a dedicated apprenticeship job board designed to connect certified businesses with aspiring apprentices across the UK. With a pressing need across the sector to close the skills gap, expanding high‑quality apprenticeships and building a skilled workforce capable […]

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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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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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9th February 2026

Centrica to hire 500 apprentices in 2026

Centrica has today announced 500 new apprenticeships in 2026, helping to equip Britain’s next generation of engineers with the skills needed to drive the energy transition. As part of the two-year programme, apprentices will benefit from hands-on training in the latest low-carbon technologies including heat pumps, EV chargers, solar panels and battery storage. With access […]

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9th February 2026

Government vows to ‘unlock opportunities for young people across the country’

Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to ‘unlock opportunities for young people across the country’ ahead of National Apprenticeship Week. The Government is set to pilot a university clearance-style system where ‘near miss’ applicants who don’t secure their top choice apprenticeship will […]

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Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

Low-carbon heating: apprentices see a positive future despite political disagreement on net zero

EAS requirements are changing – is the electrical sector ready for them?

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Electrical

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

EAS requirements are changing – is the electrical sector ready for them?

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

Plumbing & Heating

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

Low-carbon heating: apprentices see a positive future despite political disagreement on net zero

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

Poor pump selection could be undermining household energy savings, Wilo warns

Features

Upgraded Baxi heating and hot water system help make adapted homecoming possible

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

Why apprenticeships must work for employers

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

Learning Zone

Introducing the new PNB earthing system

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Knowledge check: gas

Knowledge check: plumbing

All News Articles

Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Barnsley College

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

National Apprenticeship Week: how EAL helps learners to succeed

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

NICEIC launches apprenticeship job board for the electrotechnical industry

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

JTL launches new campaign celebrating the people behind successful apprenticeships

Centrica to hire 500 apprentices in 2026

Government vows to ‘unlock opportunities for young people across the country’

All News Articles

Clean Energy Jobs Fair held at Barnsley College

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

National Apprenticeship Week: how EAL helps learners to succeed

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

NICEIC launches apprenticeship job board for the electrotechnical industry

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

JTL launches new campaign celebrating the people behind successful apprenticeships

Centrica to hire 500 apprentices in 2026

Government vows to ‘unlock opportunities for young people across the country’

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