FUTURES

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 […]

Employers pledged their support for the next generation of engineers and young people exploring careers in the trades at a Derbyshire training centre’s open day. Smart Energy Training threw open the doors of its Ashbourne centre for the launch of its Essential Trade Futures campaign, which invites employers and industry partners to make practical pledges […]

As young people across the UK receive their GCSE, T Level and A Level results, many students will be thinking about the next step towards a career in the electrical industry. Results day is an important milestone, and for those aiming to become electricians, it is also a great opportunity to look at the support […]

New Hiscox research indicates that while competition for candidates is increasing in some sectors, others are experiencing a drop in applications – underlining the importance of employers fine-tuning their job listings to make them more appealing to potential applicants. The specialist insurer partnered with Totaljobs to analyse their hiring data, examining the ratio of live vacancies to […]

The YouthBuild UK Young Builder of the Year Awards 2026 are open for nominations until 10 August. YouthBuild UK is inviting nominations from employers, training providers and colleges, youth organisations, housing associations, apprenticeship providers, community organisations, and others supporting young people into construction and related industries. The FMB is supporting the awards, which shine a national […]