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ELEX Show London 2025 at Alexandra Palace The Electrical Academy spent a brilliant couple of days at ELEX Show London 2025 at Alexandra Palace. It was great to meet learners past and present, catch up with familiar faces, and speak with people from different corners of the electrical trade. Hearing from across the industry We appreciate everyone who took the time to talk on camera and share their perspective. Whether [...]

National Apprenticeship Week 2025, second year apprentices at The Electrical Academy During National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we caught up with apprentices now in their second year. At this stage, learners have usually found their rhythm, built confidence with key tasks, and started to see how training translates to real work. Why hands-on training matters Electrical apprenticeships are built on practical experience. Time in the workshop and classroom supports safer work, [...]

Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair 2025 at Mote Park The 2025 Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair at Mote Park was a strong opportunity to speak with passionate individuals exploring their future in the electrical industry. As an apprenticeship training provider, these events are where real questions get asked, and where next steps start to feel achievable. Helping people understand the route into the trade From entry requirements to what day-to-day apprenticeship training looks like, [...]

The gold standard electro-technical apprenticeship, what it includes and why it matters Senior Tutor Mark Harding talks through the newer gold standard electro-technical apprenticeship and what it means for apprentices entering the trade today. Built for modern electrical work The electrical industry is changing, with increasing focus on sustainability, evolving technology, and higher expectations around testing, safety and standards. This programme reflects that reality, supporting apprentices to develop competence that [...]

Final year apprentices, reflecting on training, growth and confidence During National Apprenticeship Week, we took the opportunity to celebrate our third year apprentices as they approach the final stage of their apprenticeship journey. Progress you can see and feel By third year, apprentices have developed a stronger sense of responsibility and professional confidence. In this video, they reflect on what has helped them grow, what has challenged them, and how [...]

A day in the life of an apprentice electrician at The Electrical Academy What does a typical training day look like for an apprentice electrician? In this video, we follow an apprentice through a day at The Electrical Academy, giving a realistic look at how learning is structured. Practical learning and the fundamentals Apprenticeship training blends hands-on practice with the theory and standards that underpin safe electrical work. From workshop [...]