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Autumn Statement pledges £50 million to increase apprenticeships
The Government’s announcement of investment in apprenticeships is a welcome step for the electrotechnical sector but more needs to be done to tackle the skills gap and support economic growth.
Government sets out planned legislation in King’s Speech
The Government set out its 2023-2024 programme of legislation in the King’s Speech at the Opening of Parliament on 7th November.
Research into the solar power workforce supports calls for electricians to upskill
Research commissioned by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) reveals the scale of the workforce required to meet government targets for solar powered electricity generation.
JIB Rates of Pay 2024 – Apprentice Rate Updates
The JIB Apprentice rates will be aligned to the National Minimum Wage for 2024.
Latest JIB Forum discusses apprenticeship routes into the electrotechnical sector
The JIB hosted another successful industry forum ‘Apprenticeships – Routes into the Electrotechnical Sector, the Opportunities & Challenges’ on Wednesday 25th October at London’s Goldsmiths’ Centre.
A role in shaping change in the Electrical Industries Charity to support the next 100 years
As an inaugural member of the EIC’s Emerging Professionals Board – Deborah Graham-Wilson, Head of Communications & ESG at Eland Cables, reflects on her five-year tenure.
Visit the JIB and ECS at Elex Show, Sandown Park, Surrey
The JIB and ECS will be exhibiting at the Elex Show at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey, on 2nd-3rd November 2023.
Industrial Relations
In a brand new blog, Martin Meadlarklan, Employment Relations Manager at the JIB, discusses Industrial Relations Trends and Forthcoming Employment Law Changes.
New report highlights electrotechnical skills demographics at a regional level
Key insights from a survey report commissioned jointly by the JIB and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), and published by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), has revealed differences in requirements and opportunities for the UK’s electrotechnical sector...
Member case study: P A Collacott & Co and the Skills Development Fund
A case study about JIB member P A Collacott & Co highlights how the company is benefiting from the JIB Skills Development Fund by upskilling its staff in growth industries such as Solar PV and electric vehicle charging.
Lodging Allowance increases for 2024
HMRC has confirmed the Lodging Allowance rates, as tax-free payments, from Monday 1st January 2024 will increase by 10%
ICC holds inaugural meeting
The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has held its inaugural meeting, during which there was a positive discussion on how the ICC will help drive industry to improve competence across the built environment and increase standards in the skills, knowledge, experience and...
