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• Women in trade: construction is hungry for new talent

  16-06-2023 16:34 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  When asked what an average skilled trades worker looks like, many will automatically picture the stereotypical tradesman. But this comes as no surprise because despite the growing interest, women continue to be outnumbered across the UK construction sector while the industry faces a growing skills gap.
  According to the latest ONS figures, of the 2.1 million people currently employed in the construction industry, only 15% are women. However, Trade-Up‘s most recent independent survey –
  
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• New opportunities announced by UK Power Networks’ DSO

  16-06-2023 15:51 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  UK Power Networks has launched more opportunities for organisations to provide electricity flexibility across London, the east and south east to help free up almost 100MW of electrical capacity.
  Last month UK Power Networks launched its Distribution System Operator (DSO) to help enable the uptake of low carbon technologies like electric vehicles, heat pumps and renewable energy generation, quicker and at lower cost.
  With electricity demand forecasted to double by 2050, finding smart and flexible
  
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• JTL shortlisted at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

  16-06-2023 13:04 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  JTL has been shortlisted in the annual Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards alongside three of its apprentices – Mazidur, Jordan and Josh.
  The awards, which take place in October, highlight the achievements of multicultural apprentices and the contribution of the employers and learning providers who assisted them.
  As a result of its continued pledge to better support diversity in its associated industries, JTL has been shortlisted for a Learning Provider of the Year Award. It now hopes to p
  
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• Bureau Veritas and the IET invest in the future of electric engineers

  16-06-2023 11:59 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Bureau Veritas has partnered with The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to fund training and development for electrical engineers as part of its ongoing commitment to industry recruitment and retention.
  The partnership will see Bureau Veritas develop its current workforce as well as supporting those looking to join the industry, ensuring electrical engineers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet the demands of the rapidly changing sector.
  The electrical industry is gro
  
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• JTL and its apprentices shortlisted at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards

  16-06-2023 11:54 via ewnews.co.uk
  JTL, a leading apprenticeship providers in the building services engineering sector in England and Wales, has been shortlisted in the annual Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards alongside three of its apprentices.
  The awards, which take place in October, highlight the achievements of multicultural apprentices and the contribution of the employers and learning providers who assisted them.
  As a result of its continued pledge to better supporting diversity in its associated industries, JTL has been
  
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• Bureau Veritas partners with the IET for electrical engineering development

  16-06-2023 11:53 via ewnews.co.uk
  Bureau Veritas has partnered with The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to fund training and development for electrical engineers as part of its ongoing commitment to industry recruitment and retention.
  This partnership will see Bureau Veritas develop its current workforce as well as supporting those looking to join the industry, ensuring electrical engineers are equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet the demands of a rapidly-changing sector.
  The electrical industry is fast
  
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• West Midlands installer wins Sustainable Electrician Company of the Year

  16-06-2023 10:23 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A west Midlands-based electrical solutions installer has won in the annual Central England Prestige Awards for the second year running, making it one of only a handful of companies to be recognised consistently year on year.
  Starkey Electrical, a family-run business, was named Sustainable Electrician Company of the Year during an awards ceremony at Moor Hall in Sutton Coldfield on 30 May, earning it the additional accolade of multi-award winner, having won Electrician of the Year in 2022.
  The co
  
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