Captivating ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers’ today

UK Power Networks has joined over 400 UK organisations committed to EngineeringUK’s Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, a renewed pledge to increase the number and diversity of young people entering engineering and step up youth outreach. More power engineering skills will be needed in the years ahead as people’s use of electricity increases, with more electric vehicles […]

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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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Martindale’s online knowledge hub: helping keep electrical apprentices safe from day one

Keeping safe on site is a must for any apprentice working in or around electricity, so a solid knowledge and understanding of electrical safety is vital for those starting out in their trade careers. Access to a wide range of helpful, practical resources from day one can support apprentices in building a strong understanding of electrical […]

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