JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in England and Wales, has officially opened its first ever apprenticeship academy with partner Enerveo following the opening ceremony at JTL’s Birmingham training centre on 11th October. The ceremony, which took place in Aston, celebrated the 19 JTL learners who recently completed six-week traineeships at Enerveo and will…
A team of intrepid explorers from Selco Builders Warehouse conquered the Lake District Peaks Challenge to raise more than £10,000 for charity. The 28 colleagues from the leading builders merchant took on five daunting summits, walking more than 21km and climbing in excess of 14,000 ft. All the money raised was donated to Selco’s nominated…
JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in England and Wales, has launched a four-week campaign ahead of its new Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship which commences in January 2023. The ‘Need a Bright Spark?’ campaign aims to educate employers about the new Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship Standard. The industry-recognised apprenticeship focuses on electrical installation in domestic dwellings…
The Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) and Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT) have hailed another record year for electrical apprenticeships in Scotland as learners rush to take their place as the talent of tomorrow. The number of new learners enrolling on the SJIB Electrical Apprentice and Adult Training Programmes for 2022 has risen from just over 800…
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA has called on Government to make sure our energy is taxed fairly and generation of clean electricity is stimulated through flexible arrangements. Responding to a consultation by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), ECA identified three key reforms it says will lead to low-carbon, cost-effective…
Volunteers from the construction charity Band of Builders are set to lay a new driveway so that the family of a Burgess Hill man left with hypoxic brain damage brought on by a heart attack can get him out of the house in his wheelchair. The driveway of the home of Gordon Hart – who…
Markel Direct, the insurer of the self-employed and small businesses, has launched a specialist insurance policy tailored to the skilled trades sector. The award-winning insurance company has announced that their new product will cover a range of risks facing tradespeople of all kinds – including electricians, builders, plasterers, painters, decorators, and more. Offering public liability…
Commercial EV charger installation and support company, Devitech, have joined forces with charge point management system Fuuse, to offer user-friendly charging for hotels, hospitality, leisure, and workplace environments across the UK. Devitech are dedicated to helping businesses begin their sustainability journey. The brand aligns with Fuuse’s core values to facilitate the efficient roll out of…
SELECT is celebrating a major step forward in its fight for regulation of the electrical industry after a bill was laid before Scottish Parliament which could lead to protection of title finally becoming a reality. Scotland’s largest construction trade association has welcomed the Members’ Bill lodged by Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston, who has worked…
Globally trusted supplier of outdoor and indoor luminaires and integrated controls, Thorn Lighting, commits to climate neutrality by 2025. And you can track its progress on its newly launched Sustainability Hub. Here you will find updates on its technology, solutions, and the steps it takes to reduce its CO₂ and help to achieve your sustainability…