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Supporting Training Providers to Deliver Apprenticeships
In the 1980s the Joint Industry Board (JIB) established the Apprenticeship and Craft Training Schemes to support industry by delivering a highly skilled and competent workforce within the electrotechnical sector.
JIB Hosts First Forum of 2025 to Discuss Sector Challenges in Cardiff
On Thursday 30 January 2025, the JIB hosted its first regional forum of the year, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff bringing together industry leaders, educators and stakeholders to discuss the skills and procurement challenges in Wales.
JIB Skills Development Fund Introduces Financial Support for Experienced Worker Assessments
The JIB Skills Development Fund has been revised for 2025, now including financial support for those undertaking Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) routes.
Building Services Contractor Playfords: Celebrating 100 Years of Experience and Expertise
Established in 1925, JIB member company, Playfords is celebrating 100 years of providing experience and expertise in the fields of electrical and mechanical services; voice and data cabling; and audio visual and IT networking.
JIB Chair and Board Member appointed to the House of Lords
The JIB proudly welcomes news that Professor Wendy Alexander, JIB Chair, and Sir Brendan Barber, JIB National Board Member, have been appointed Labour peers.
The JIB Annual Review 2024
The JIB Annual Review for 2024 is now live. Download the full review to see what the JIB achieved this year.
Electrical Industries Charity Appoints Andy Reakes as Vice President
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) has appointed Andy Reakes, Director of Growth and Development for the JIB and ECS, as its new Vice President.
JIB Apprentice Rates 2025
Updates to the agreed JIB rates of pay for Apprentices will be effective from early January 2025.
JIB Forum in Cardiff to Address Sector Challenges
At the end of January, the JIB will host its first regional forum of 2025, bringing together industry leaders, educators and stakeholders to address two critical issues in Wales.
Wage Rates to Increase in 2025
Effective from January 2025, wage rates for the electrical contracting industry will increase in line with the two-year wage deal implemented in January 2024 under the JIB Collective Agreement.
Apprentice Exchange Programme: 18 months on with Matthew Pickering
Matthew Pickering shares how this once in a lifetime experience has shaped his career
JIB Welcomes Wendy Alexander as New Chair
Professor Wendy Alexander brings a wealth of expertise to her new role as Chair of the JIB National Board
