National Apprenticeship Week: Tips from the trade
Posted by: electime 6th February 2023
To support National Apprenticeship Week, Electrical Times hears from team members at the specialist, multi-discipline engineering solutions business, BGEN. All former electrical apprentices, they share their advice on making it in the electrical world for those people thinking about making a career in the sector.
Name:
Neil Williams
Job title:
LV Operations Manager
When did you qualify as an electrician via the apprenticeship route?
2001
Why go down the apprenticeship route?
Any employer willing to sponsor your apprenticeship indicates a measure of the value they place in you. Use this to demonstrate your capabilities and develop your learning, as undoubtedly with the right dedication and support from the business, you will likely succeed in your role and build a mutually beneficial relationship and career.
What advice would you give someone thinking about having a career as an electrician?
Embrace any opportunity to progress and give it your all. There are many more opportunities that lay ahead and becoming an electrician will provide a solid basis on which to build your career and achieve your aspirations in the electrical industry.
