Engineers studying electrical courses could find their expertise is required in Wrexham, after a firm announced its intention to extend its headquarters. Ed Reeves, chief executive and co-founder of Moneypenny, a provider of telephone answering and reception services, highlighted how the 8,000 sq ft development could create new job opportunities at the company. However, technicians […]
Unemployed young people may find that undergoing training – such as electrical courses – boosts their self-esteem. This is the view of Anne-Marie Douglas, regional development manager at the Brathay Trust, who suggested qualifications can also help to improve their ability to communicate in a business environment. In her view, many youngsters lack aspirations and […]
A home improvement expert has advised people to do research after enduring a DIY disaster, which could mean signing up for electrical courses. Build It editor Anna-Marie Desouza urged individuals not to be put off if something goes wrong during a project. In her view, the best way to bounce back is to find out […]
Workers studying electrical courses may be happy to hear that two skyscraper projects in London that had been put on hold are now set to go ahead. The two buildings – dubbed the Cheesegrater and the Walkie Talkie thanks to their shapes – are 47 and 37 storeys high respectively and are due to be […]
Interest in electrical courses could be set to rise, as an energy efficiency expert has noted that there is a significant variety of homes that need refurbishment, which may involve distinct skills. Speaking at the recent Great British Refurb event, television presenter Kevin McCloud claimed that refurbishment of the UK's housing stock is "certainly" needed. […]
A government official has called for every house in the country to be refurbished in order to be more energy efficient, which could mean plenty of employment opportunities for workers taking electrical courses. Minister of state for energy and climate change Gregory Barker MP recently told an audience at the Great British Refurb event that […]
A construction expert has suggested builders may need to 'upskill' in the future to keep pace with developments in green technology, which may require additional electrical courses for workers. Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federation of Master Builders, explained in a webinar recently that there need to be greater incentives for energy-efficient […]
People currently studying an electrical course may be happy to hear that the government's Crossrail project is still on course to be completed. Chairman of the transport organisation Terry Morgan stressed that the company will continue to look for the most cost-effective ways to carry out the initiative and welcomes the government's support. There may […]
Employees may be satisfied in their jobs for longer if they are given training opportunities – such as electrical courses – that could be used in other roles. This is the view of Mike Petrook, a spokesperson for the Chartered Management Institute, who cited research by the organisation showing that 97 per cent of workers […]
A young apprentice who studied an electrical course to find employment as a technician has expressed delight at being handed an accolade in recognition of his talent. Andrew Emmerson, a 20-year-old from near Darlington, won the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) national housing and building category apprentice of the year award despite suffering from […]
Demand for electrical courses could go up if more people take advantage of favourable conditions for self-builds. Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon, described how the price of property is traditionally the biggest obstacle to such projects, but the economic environment has helped to cut such costs. […]
Link-ups between the UK and nearby countries could see electrical course students enjoy international partnerships if they find employment in the energy supply sector. UK media relations manager at National Grid Stewart Larque explained that electricity transmission deals with Norway and The Netherlands are being negotiated, while an agreement with France is already in place. […]
