apprentice

JTL apprentices Ethan Timmins and Samuel Leonard have been named among the top three finalists in the country for the prestigious ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026. The award, now in its 51st year, recognises the country’s top electrotechnical and engineering services apprentices for their skill, professionalism and contribution to the future of […]

Carrier has concluded its 2026 apprentice event, ‘One Carrier: Together We Grow’, at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire. The two-day gathering brought together emerging talent from Carrier, Toshiba and Viessmann, underscoring the role of employer-led development in building technical and trade skills. As the UK Government seeks to revitalise apprenticeships and address skills gaps, employer investment […]

Worcester-based Matthew Dutson, 21, is a recipient of the first Cecil Duckworth apprenticeship. Founded in 2021 in memory of Worcester Bosch’s founder, the Cecil Duckworth apprenticeship scheme provides a 4-year rotational programme with mentorship support and an opportunity to study for an Lv3 Engineering qualification, with a guaranteed permanent position at the company. Installer caught up with […]

As hundreds of thousands of students receive their A-level and GCSE results and consider their next steps, new Tradify research suggests some of Britain’s most successful entrepreneurs are building trade businesses that generate up to £2 million in annual revenue. Drawing on data from 3,271 UK trade businesses, analysis by Tradify, the UK’s leading job management […]

At InstallerSHOW 2026, The SNG Group brought together this year’s HIP, SPARKS and BTX competition winners and runners-up alongside judges, industry partners and special guests to celebrate the future of skilled trades. Watch the full session below to hear their stories first-hand. Hosted by Celia Matthews (Founder and Editor) and Zoë Tanner (Managing Director), the […]