The JIB is committed to supporting competence, safety and the upskilling of the workforce. To meet these aims, up to £1,250 per person each year is available through the JIB Skills Development Fund. JIB Member Companies can access the fund, to claim 75% of eligible course fees, for directly employed electrical operatives and registered apprentices.
From 2025, changes have been introduced to include financial help for those undertaking Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) routes to evidence professional competence. This offers assistance to those with many years’ experience of working in the electrotechnical industry, who have never completed an apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3. Successful completion of the EWA assessment process meets the requirements for an ECS gold card application.
The JIB is also pleased to announce the launch of the Paul Corby Bursary, named in honour of the JIB’s former Chair who retired in December 2024. Those considering undertaking a higher-level qualification, such as a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree, may apply for this bursary which can provide up to £5,000 to help offset the direct costs of training. The award may be made to more than one individual in the funding year and the amount awarded is at the discretion of the Trustees based on the merits of the application.
Further information on the Skills Development Fund and Paul Corby Bursary can be accessed here.
More information about EWA routes to gold cards is available here.
