Apprenticeship Fair 2023
Apprenticeship Fair 2023, opening eyes to electrical careers The Electrical Academy took part in the Apprenticeship Fair 2023 held at Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Park. It was a strong day speaking to young people about their future careers and showing what the electrical industry can offer. Why early conversations matter For many, the electrical trade is not fully understood until they speak to someone doing the work, or training for [...]
Kent County Show 2023
Kent County Show 2023, conversations about futures in the electrical industry The Electrical Academy attended the Kent County Show 2023 for our third year running, and it was a great weekend meeting visitors and discussing careers in the electrical industry. Supporting people at different stages Some people came to talk about their own future, others were thinking about a family member’s next step. These conversations matter because apprenticeships and training [...]
Apprentice Sign Up 2023
Apprentice sign up week, why employers keep investing in apprentices During apprentice sign up week, The Electrical Academy welcomed multiple apprentices who were joining our programme. In this video we hear from Jamaal and John from Laing O’Rourke about why it remains important to continue training apprentices and why they chose us as their training provider. Hearing directly from apprentices We also spoke with apprentices from JPS Renewable Energy, who [...]
Lisa Student Journey Part 4
Wow, I'm nearing the end of my Level 2 course and I'm truly enjoying it; time flies when you're having fun! This month we had our assessment on boards, which consisted of wiring up different boards with a two-way lighting circuit, ring main and earth bonding. It was a relief to know that I passed, each time I pass it gives me that extra bit of confidence in my decision to joining the electrical trade. [...]
Lisa Student Journey Month 3
I'm fully settled now that I’ve been at the academy for a few months. I feel like I've created a routine and I am beginning to get into the swing of things. We have a practical exam coming up this month, so the nerves are starting to kick in, along with some excitement. We have been having much more hands-on experience to help get us prepped and ready for this, so I am feeling quietly [...]
Lisa Student Journey Month 2
‘Just like that we’re in the second month. Did someone say theory? Yes theory, theory, and more theory of the principles of electrical science to be exact. A daunting thought you may have like me ‘How am I supposed to remember all of this information?’ well the tutors have been great; class revision has been key to me retaining it all. So long as you keep on top of reading all relevant information you should [...]