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Apprentices deliver clear ROI, new research shows
Companies that recruit apprentices can see a return on investment (ROI) as soon as year two of the apprenticeship programme, according to new figures from The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership. Using scenarios based on low, medium and high charge-o …
Thursday July 18, 2019
Over 12,500 electricians needed for new technology skills demand
A new labour market report on the electrotechnical industry has estimated that between 12,500 and 15,000 additional skilled electricians will be needed over the next five years to accommodate forecasted growth. Within this figure, the research sugges …
Wednesday April 10, 2019
Major new Labour Market Research project – coming soon
Electrotechnical employers will soon be asked to input to a comprehensive labour market research survey, to build an up-to-date picture of skills issues across all sectors of the industry. TESP is carrying out this work, in conjunction with industry …
Wednesday September 19, 2018
TESP Career Progression Programme in ECA Today
The TESP Career Progression Programme aims to incentivise the upskilling of existing electrical workers, who are currently without full electrician status, to the NVQ Level 3 standard. …
Thursday January 11, 2018
TESP takes up the reins on electrotechnical skills
Electrotechnical sector in strong position ahead of the closure of SummitSkills In light of the impending closure of industry standards body SummitSkills at the end of March, electrotechnical employer representatives have reassured the sector that th …
Thursday March 16, 2017
New Chair appointed
Steve Burley, Director of Derry Building Services, has been appointed Chair of The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP). Burley will work with TESP’s Core and Industry Partners to develop and deliver the partnership’s strategy and p …
Tuesday November 1, 2016
First candidates complete TESP Career Progression Programme
Luke Versfeld and Reece Kirk are the first candidates to complete TESP’s Career Progression Programme. They completed the programme through JTL’s Mature Candidate Scheme – a prior learning programme approved by the Joint Industry Board (JIB) wh …
Friday September 9, 2016
TESP Partner welcomes apprentice funding announcement
Steve Brawley, Chief Executive of the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and a founding partner of The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), has welcomed Government proposals to set funding for the new electrotechnical apprenticeship standard at £18,0 …
Tuesday August 16, 2016
TESP and IET promote new apprenticeship standard
An event organised by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) brought together employers and training providers to inform them about the latest apprenticeship developments. Sponsored by t …
Saturday March 26, 2016
Skills Minister Backs TESP
A key government minister has lent his support to The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP). Nick Boles MP, Minister of State for Skills, gave TESP his backing in a speech at its Skills Reception at the House of Commons, saying: “The electrote …
Friday December 18, 2015
