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NG Bailey's Matthew Pickering spoke to the JIB ahead of his trip to Australia as the latest winner of the JIB Apprentice Exchange Programme.
JIB Chief Executive to host seminar at UK Construction Week
The JIB and ECS will be in attendance at UK Construction Week at ExCeL, London, 2-4 May 2023.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 come into force
The Fire Safety Regulations 2022, which build on the Building Safety Act 2022, have come into force, forming part of a package of sensible, risk mitigating fire safety measures that the Government is delivering following the Grenfell Tower fire to keep the public safe.
JIB and ECS welcome Government’s New Energy and Net Zero Department
The JIB and ECS have welcomed the creation of the new Government Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero.
Closure of “Conditional” ECS Cards and funding for assessment
There are now fewer than 50 Conditional Electricians remaining and the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is urging them to take advantage of funding opportunities to complete an Experienced Worker Assessment before withdrawal of “Conditional” ECS cards.
Visit the JIB and ECS at Elex Show, Alexandra Palace
The JIB and ECS will be exhibiting at the Elex Show at Alexandra Palace, London, on 30th-31st March 2023.
Visit the JIB and ECS at Elex Show, Bolton
The JIB and ECS will be exhibiting at the Elex Show at Bolton Arena on 9th-10th March 2023.
It’s time to Walk All Over Cancer
This March, Cancer Research UK will launch its “Walk All Over Cancer” awareness event. The event encourages us to walk 10,000 steps daily in March and raise money for life-saving research into cancer.
JIB Skills Development Fund celebrates 70 years
The JIB is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) by urging members to take advantage of the many opportunities to raise their skill levels and enter new and emerging markets.
JIB makes members “feel valued” according to figure from latest Membership Survey
The Joint Industry Board (JIB) has revealed some of the key responses from its 2022 Membership Survey, with almost 90% of respondents saying the organisation makes them feel valued.
Growing the JIB Team
The JIB is pleased to announce the appointment of Tess Bedard as new Digital Marketing and Communications Manager, and Andy Reakes promoted to Director of Growth and Development
SkillsForLife in the Electrotechnical Industry with the JIB
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, taking place 6-12 February 2023, the JIB and ECS are highlighting the career rewards from completing an electrotechnical apprenticeship.
