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6th October 2026

Sussex skills alliance launched to grow next generation of electrical talent

A new Sussex skills alliance has been launched to help tackle electrical workforce shortages and strengthen the region’s pipeline of qualified electrotechnical talent. The Sussex Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), led by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), brings employers, colleges, manufacturers and skills bodies together to close the gap between local training provision and […]

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ETCA

4th August 2026

Training alliance secures funding for electrical training in the West Midlands

The West Midlands Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), led by Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), has secured funding to support electrical training across the region, in collaboration with Dudley College of Technology and West Midlands Combined Authority. The initiative addresses a gap in training provision that had previously limited access to key electrical qualifications for […]

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ETCA

28th July 2026

New focus on technical education has potential to spark a new generation of electricians, says ECA

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has welcomed Andy Burnham’s announcement that technical education will sit at the heart of the curriculum from age 14, saying it is keen to see the detail and work with Government to help more people become competent, qualified electricians with rewarding careers. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set out reforms […]

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ETCA

28th July 2026

Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance launched in Hampshire and Solent to strengthen regional skills

Electrotechnical businesses, education providers and local authorities have joined forces to launch the latest Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), which will work collaboratively to address electrical skills challenges across Hampshire and Solent. ETCAs, an initiative developed by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), are designed to help bridge the gap locally between employers, education and […]

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ETCA

13th July 2026

London alliance takes action to tackle electrical skills gap

A new alliance has been launched in London to help address the area’s electrical skills gap by bringing together local Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) Member businesses, training providers and the local authority. The Local London Electrotechnical Careers and Training Alliance (ETCA) covers East London and surrounding areas. It will support closer collaboration between employers, education […]

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ETCA

19th March 2026

Greater Manchester Alliance launches major drive to power up the region’s electrical workforce

A bold new campaign to accelerate skills growth in Greater Manchester’s electrical sector has been launched by an alliance led by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA). Designed to supercharge upskilling across the region, the initiative opens new pathways for both businesses and workers looking to advance in a rapidly evolving industry. The Greater Manchester Electrotechnical […]

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ETCA

12th March 2026

Thames Valley educators and electrical businesses unite to address regional skills challenges

A new Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA) was launched this week (10 March 2026) in the Thames Valley, bringing together electrotechnical businesses and education providers to identify solutions for enhancing skills delivery across the region. The newly formed ETCA unites local employers and education partners to develop practical responses to skills challenges specific to the region’s […]

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ETCA

15th February 2026

Electrical training alliance launches in South Yorkshire

Key educational institutions and electrotechnical businesses came together on 12 February for the inaugural meeting of a new alliance formed to tackle the growing electrical skills shortage in South Yorkshire. The group represents the second Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA) launched during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 and the seventh established since the initiative began […]

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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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New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

Teenagers back vocational reforms and defy outdated stigma

Apprentice-turned-President Sam Hubbard to lead the Institution of Engineering and Technology

Sussex skills alliance launched to grow next generation of electrical talent

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New HPA UK guidance for installers: insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps

Grant UK supports Jersey Green Skills Academy

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All ETCA Articles

Sussex skills alliance launched to grow next generation of electrical talent

Training alliance secures funding for electrical training in the West Midlands

New focus on technical education has potential to spark a new generation of electricians, says ECA

Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance launched in Hampshire and Solent to strengthen regional skills

London alliance takes action to tackle electrical skills gap

Greater Manchester Alliance launches major drive to power up the region’s electrical workforce

Thames Valley educators and electrical businesses unite to address regional skills challenges

Electrical training alliance launches in South Yorkshire

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

All ETCA Articles

Sussex skills alliance launched to grow next generation of electrical talent

Training alliance secures funding for electrical training in the West Midlands

New focus on technical education has potential to spark a new generation of electricians, says ECA

Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance launched in Hampshire and Solent to strengthen regional skills

London alliance takes action to tackle electrical skills gap

Greater Manchester Alliance launches major drive to power up the region’s electrical workforce

Thames Valley educators and electrical businesses unite to address regional skills challenges

Electrical training alliance launches in South Yorkshire

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

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