SELECT encourages more women to choose the electrotechnical industry as a rewarding career

As International Women’s Day (8 March) approaches, Scotland’s largest construction trade association has encouraged more young women to follow in the footsteps of the country’s latest superstar sparky and choose the electrotechnical industry as a lucrative career path. Campaigning trade body SELECT says females looking to break into the sector should be inspired by the achievements of Ellis Stevenson […]

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JTL launches Female Apprentice Network

JTL has launched a new Female Apprentice Network, bringing together women and girls from across its apprenticeship programmes to connect, share experiences and help shape a more inclusive future for the building services engineering sector. The network was officially launched during National Apprenticeship Week, with its inaugural event held at the newest JTL training centre, […]

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JTL Female Apprentice Network Launch Event

An exciting new initiative from JTL to connect women in plumbing, heating and electrical trades. Join us during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 for the launch of JTL’s new Female Apprentice Network – designed to support women entering and progressing in plumbing, heating and electrical trades. The launch event, themed as ‘Building Our Network’, marks the beginning of a 12-month programme designed to […]

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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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