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From apprentice to business owner, Sam Green’s electrical career journey Sam Green, owner of Green Spark Electrical Contractors Ltd, sat down with The Electrical Academy’s Apprenticeship Co-ordinator Aimee to talk through the real story behind going from apprentice to running your own electrical business. What it takes to progress in the trade In this conversation, Sam shares the experiences that shaped him, the challenges that tested him, and the lessons [...]

Parliament, democracy and apprenticeships, a visit to The Electrical Academy We welcomed Kerrie Carpenter, Senior Outreach Officer for UK Parliament (South East region), to speak with our apprentices about Parliament, voting, democracy and British Values. The session gave learners a clearer understanding of how the system works and why participation matters, especially for those starting their working lives. Connecting education with real life For apprentices, learning isn’t only about practical [...]

Kent County Show 2025, meeting future electricians and experienced tradespeople The Electrical Academy was proud to be part of the Kent County Show 2025, speaking with people at every stage of their journey. Across the weekend we met future sparks exploring apprenticeships, experienced tradespeople considering upskilling, and past learners who stopped by to catch up. Why events like this matter Careers in the electrical industry are built through knowledge, practice [...]

ELEX Show Surrey 2025, tools, technology and practical insight for electricians The Electrical Academy spent the day at ELEX Show Surrey 2025 at Sandown Park, speaking with exhibitors across the electrical trade. Events like ELEX are a useful chance to see products up close, ask direct questions, and understand how tools and technology are evolving. Learning from the people building the kit We spoke with a range of businesses about [...]

Starting out in the trade, practical advice from experienced electrical businesses At ELEX Show 2025, The Electrical Academy spoke with experienced electrical businesses about what matters when you’re starting out in the trade. These are the conversations that help cut through noise and focus on what actually makes a difference early on. Training choices and early career lessons From choosing the right route into electrical work to building good habits [...]

The future of the electrical industry, solar, EV charging and energy storage At ELEX Show 2025, The Electrical Academy had conversations with businesses across the trade about where the electrical industry is heading. The direction is clear, demand is shifting, and electricians who keep their knowledge current will have more options as the sector evolves. Solar PV, energy storage and EV infrastructure Topics raised include solar installations, EESS and EV [...]