apprenticeships
Gas
First apprentice appointed on North London Heat & Power Project
North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has announced the appointment of the first apprentice for the North London Heat & Power Project (NLHPP), a major investment project to modernise Edmonton EcoPark.
Heat
Delivering the networks of the future
Network spoke to Steven Read, trainee programmes manager at UK Power Networks, about how apprenticeships will be crucial to developing the smart infrastructure of the future.
Gas
“Winning means you have impressed your colleagues”
As the deadline for entering the Network Awards 2020 approaches, Network is asking the judging panel for their tips on writing an impactful entry that stands out from the crowd. John Parsons, director of digital at the British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers' Association, hopes to find a sector clued up on cyber security and digitalisation.
Power
Almost 100 apprentices start work at SSE
SSE is putting its latest generation of energy workers at the forefront of tackling climate change with the appointment of almost 100 apprentices who started work this week.
Gas
Quality apprenticeships for networks
Dr Jacqueline Hall, associate director of the Energy & Utilities Independent Assessment Service (EUIAS), discusses the importance of assessing apprentices working in the sector.
Power
Apprentices start work at UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks has recruited 16 new apprentices.
Gas
Wales & West launches 2018 apprenticeship programme
Wales & West Utilities has launched a new apprenticeship programme.
Gas
Addressing the skills shortage
January 2018 saw the launch of the government's Year of the Engineer initiative to encourage young people and their parents to consider careers in the sector to address the UK shortfall. Kate Davies, chief operating officer at Energy & Utility Skills Group, discusses this and the work its doing to address skills shortages in the sector.
Gas
Energy and utilities sector welcomes commitment to apprenticeships
Leading employers in the energy and utilities sector have welcomed the government's continued commitment to apprenticeships - a year on from the levy's go-live date of 6 April 2017.*
Power
Apprentices graduate from ENW’s apprenticeship programme
Eight apprentices at Electricity North West will embark on a career in the power sector after completing a three-year apprenticeship scheme.
Power
One year anniversary for Skills Strategy
Employers from UK gas and power companies have supported the Energy and Utilities Workforce Renewal & Skills Strategy during its inaugural year.
People & Skills
New apprentices taken on by Electricity North West
Future engineers from across the North West have started a career with Electricity North West after embarking on a four-year apprenticeship scheme.
People & Skills
SSEN apprentices complete scheme
Fourteen Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) apprentices have graduated after successfully completing SSE's Power Networks Craftsperson Apprenticeship.
Gas
WWU invites applications for 2017 apprentice intake
Gas distributor Wales and West Utilities (WWU) is inviting applications for its apprentice programme as part of its long term commitment to recruit from across the area it serves.
People & Skills
Q&A: training from the top
The training of senior management must not be neglected if the right culture is to be achieved in a company, Ian Dormer, managing director of Rosh Engineering warns.
Power
WPD to recruit 89 new craft apprentices
Western Power Distribution (WPD) is to recruit 89 new apprentices to its company as part of its 2017 apprenticeship recruitment campaign.
People & Skills
23% rise in apprenticeship applications for WPD
A social media based recruitment campaign has helped Western Power Distribution boost applications to its apprenticeship opportunities by almost a quarter.
Power
New industry accord secures skills investment
27 energy and utility companies and suppliers have pledged to uphold a new accord to drive investment in skills throughout the industry supply chain.
Innovation, technology & operations
Innovating for skills
A novel approach to developing and accrediting apprenticeship standards for utilities has made innovation in workforce renewal a business as usual activity argues Nick Ellins.
Gas
WWU increases apprenticeship intake by 200 per cent
Wales and West Utilities (WWU) has recruited 200 per cent more apprentices than it did in 2013 as it delivers on its commitment to invest in young people and attract them to the gas industry.
Power
Government updates Apprenticeship Levy plans
The government has published new information on the practicalities of the apprenticeship levy, which takes effect in April 2017.
People and skills
Collaboration on skills gaps brings benefits for all
People and skills
Trailblazer could disarm a ticking time bomb
The first apprentices have now graduated from the power network craftsperson trailblazer apprenticeship which could make a major contribution to addressing the power sector’s skills gaps, says Chris Degg.
Gas
Energy & Utility Skills Group appoints new chair
The energy and utilities sector body for development of skills and training standards has appointed Jan Ward CBE as its new chair.
Power
UKPN apprentices inaugurate new Trailblazer standard
15 UKPN apprentices have become the first trainees to graduate from the power network craftsperson apprenticeship programme.
Power
Clarity lacking on apprenticeship levy
As network operators struggle to address skills gaps, uncertainty prevails over the delivery of support for apprenticeship training across the UK.
People and skills
UK power engineering capability eroding
A dip in network infrastructure procurement has the potential for serious ramifications in the industry skills base says Alastair Dawson.
Heat
Are industry skills challenges insurmountable?
Energy networks are struggling to make an impact on their skills outlook despite strong investment in STEM engagement schemes. What needs to change to make a difference?