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Members rate JIB’s overall performance in 2023
The majority of survey respondents say the JIB’s overall performance in 2023 was Good, Very Good or Excellent.
Experienced workers achieve new Level 3 NVQ in Electronic Fire and Security Systems
The first four people to successfully complete the experienced worker assessment route to the EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems receive their qualifications
The JIB Annual Review 2023
A year of championing employment standards and skills
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...
