News & Events

All of the latest JIB news stories and upcoming events. 

Latest JIB news

12 Feb 2025

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.

11 Feb 2025

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.

24 Jan 2025

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.

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Upcoming events

Elex Bolton

The JIB and ECS will be exhibiting at the Elex Show at Bolton Arena, Bolton, on 06 and 07 March 2025.

  • Bolton Arena, Bolton
  • Thursday 06 March
  • 10:00 am
More information

Campaigns

The JIB is involved in a number of industry wide campaigns which include promoting the benefits of Direct Employment and raising awareness of the risks and issues surrounding prostate cancer.

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The JIB office will be closed from Wednesday 25 December 2025 and will reopen on Thursday 02 January 2025 from 9am. 

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