Apprenticeship companies are hoping for a surge in interest as GCSE and A-level results are now in, albeit amid controversy over the algorithm used to determine grades. Although university applications are up, doing an apprenticeship is now, more than ever, viewed as a good way to weather the Coronavirus downturn. With the University experience clearly…
Majority of UK tradespeople continued to work through the lockdown UK trades say business levels are the same or better than 12 months ago Nearly one in three UK tradespeople are busier than expected UK tradespeople are reporting strong levels of work activity in the first half of 2020 despite the Coronavirus pandemic. According to…
Do you own a home or a business? Do you fancy yourself as a DIY type of person? If you said yes to either or both of these, then you may want to consider getting an air compressor. It may not have crossed your mind to purchase this device, but once you know what an air compressor…
The Electrical Industries Charity are here to help you no matter where you find yourself. Shane, an electrical distributor, contacted the charity after a turn for the worse on holiday. Like many families, Shane and Emma booked a trip to Great Yarmouth for the half-term. In the weeks leading up to the holiday, Shane had…
A new apprentice secondment service has been launched by leading engineering services trade association ECA. The service extends ECA’s already well-established ‘loan labour scheme’ to allow employers to both loan out apprentices and hire them on a temporary secondment basis. The necessity for businesses to loan out apprentices typically occurs for two reasons. Firstly, where…
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum is to host another health and safety webinar, delivering invaluable updates and the latest developments to help the sector continue its safe recovery. The free online session will take place on Wednesday 26 August and will again be hosted by Becky Crosland, Health and Safety Adviser at the Building…
Against the backdrop of new pressures and evolving requirements for the modern distribution centre, Bureau Veritas is advising the absolute importance of prioritising the health and safety of employees for this increasingly in-demand industry. With the nationwide lockdown having escalated the already growing online shopping trend, recent months have seen the online retail world, and…
Apprentices made redundant by the fallout from COVID-19 are being offered a lifeline by an industry-focused charitable trust backed by one of Scotland’s largest trade associations. The Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), which was established by campaigning electrotechnical trade body SELECT and Unite the Union, has stepped in to work with both trainees and…
Red Arrow are preparing for a more energy efficient future with: New Product Development across their entire range A focus on Part L and 18th Edition requirements Innovative products that can meet consumer and contractor demands The increasing consumer awareness of energy efficiency, lower carbon footprints and reduced energy bills is driving demand for better…
Able Electrical now ‘stronger than ever’ thanks to Government cash and fighting spirit By his own admission, stalwart businessman Jeff Longley from Tamworth works better ‘with his back against the wall’ – which is just as well considering the huge challenges he has faced in recent months. At the twilight of his career, just as…