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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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12th January 2026

Trailblazing sponsorship of the Building Heroes Darlington Skills Academy

A trailblazing three-year partnership between Lovell, Morgan Sindall Construction and the Building Heroes Education Foundation launches the industry-focused sponsorship of the Darlington Skills Academy, a major support hub for Service leavers and veterans looking to enter into a career within the construction industry, delivered with Darlington College, a leading FE institution and outstanding training partner […]

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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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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

First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held

Over a hundred schoolchildren and students have attended the Government’s first Clean Energy Jobs Fair, co-hosted by the North East Mayor, Port of Tyne, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Following the Government’s Clean Energy Jobs Plan, the first national plan to train and recruit workers needed for the clean energy mission, the jobs fair brought together local businesses, universities and colleges to show students the thousands of opportunities available. Held on […]

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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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22nd December 2025

What employers need to know about the Government Budget

The recent Autumn Budget brings good news for non-levy-paying employers, says JTL, as training and assessment for apprentices aged 25 or under will now be fully funded. This means: The Government has also confirmed that apprenticeship levy funds will now expire after 12 months instead of 24. This change will speed up the rate at which […]

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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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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

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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

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All News Articles

JTL celebrates official opening of refurbished London South training centre

Trailblazing sponsorship of the Building Heroes Darlington Skills Academy

EIC raises awareness for apprentices

Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held

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

What employers need to know about the Government Budget

ECA welcomes DESNZ clean workforce report

Ellis Stevenson wins SkillELECTRIC gold

All News Articles

JTL celebrates official opening of refurbished London South training centre

Trailblazing sponsorship of the Building Heroes Darlington Skills Academy

EIC raises awareness for apprentices

Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

First Clean Energy Jobs Fair held

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

What employers need to know about the Government Budget

ECA welcomes DESNZ clean workforce report

Ellis Stevenson wins SkillELECTRIC gold

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