News
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.
Beat the New Year financial blues!
The festive period can be a wonderful time of year but there are pressures that come with it, which can make the start to the new year more challenging.
Cost of living crisis – managing money and debt
Practical advice is available from the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) to make sure you’re receiving all the help you should be in managing money and debt.
NG Bailey’s Matthew Pickering wins trip to Australia with the JIB Apprentice Exchange Programme
Matthew Pickering, of NG Bailey, has been announced as the winner of the JIB Apprentice Exchange Programme and will spend six weeks living and working as an electrician in Brisbane, Australia.
