Why apprenticeships must work for employers

The electrotechnical sector stands at a defining moment. Demand for skilled electricians is rising rapidly, driven by net zero ambitions, housing targets and the modernisation of our infrastructure. Yet at the point when we need to accelerate workforce growth, our pipeline of new entrants is not keeping pace. This is not a new challenge, but […]

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Vocational Celebration Day brings the UK together to celebrate vocational talent

On 6 August, people across the UK came together to celebrate the people, skills and opportunities that keep our country moving.  In a special event hosted by broadcaster Steph McGovern and streamed live from Teagle Machinery Ltd in Cornwall, the UK’s first ever Vocational Celebration Day shone a spotlight on vocational learners, apprentices, educators and […]

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The countdown to Vocational Celebration Day 2026 is on

With just weeks to go until the UK’s first Vocational Celebration Day on Thursday 6 August, the official countdown clock is now live.  The countdown marks the build-up to a new annual celebration created by Enginuity and EAL to recognise vocational learners, apprentices, employers, educators and everyone championing technical skills across the UK.  As excitement […]

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TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates

Research exploring employers’ different approaches to charge-out rates for electrical apprentices has been published by TESP. This latest piece of work was carried out to enhance the apprentice Return on Investment (ROI) calculations that TESP conducted in 2025, which found that businesses still can realise a positive ROI, albeit at a lower return than found in 2019 calculations. […]

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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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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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JIB responds to CSJ Skills to Build report with call to prioritise direct employment and competence

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) report, Skills to Build: Fixing Britain’s construction workforce crisis, was published in November 2025, setting out 26 recommendations – across government departments, education and industry.  The central message, that construction cannot meet housing and infrastructure demand without rebuilding a domestic skills pipeline, has been a long-held concern of the Joint Industry […]

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