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Diversify into heat networks with fully funded training
Fully funded heat network training from MEHNA and partners helps engineers upskill and tap into new green energy opportunities.
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Segen launches ‘best’ academy to drive installer numbers and industry standards
The cutting-edge facility will offer certified courses that combine classroom and real-world-type installations.
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CES launches apprenticeship in insulation and building treatments
CES launches a new two-year apprenticeship in insulation.
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Training academy to tackle UK renewables installer shortage
Segen opens its new academy, training 1,600 new renewables installers annually and bridging the skills gap to meet UK climate goals.
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Special Report
Encouraging the green workforce of the future and bridging the skills gap
It's estimated that tens of thousands of new jobs will be needed to facilitate Net Zero. In this article we summarise what industry is doing to help, and talk to IfATE's Pamela Rahman about T Levels. Olivia Hullah also shares the story of her unexpected apprenticeship journey.
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Baxi opens doors to address installer skills gap
Baxi opened its new Solutions Academy to industry stakeholders, emphasising the importance of skills development and collaboration in addressing the installer skills gap and driving the energy transition.
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Industry leaders react to government’s Apprenticeship Levy reform
Key industry leaders from GTEC, NIBE, and Logic4training welcome the recent Apprenticeship Levy reform and Skills England report.
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Ideal Heating’s first female trainer will inspire women to seize low carbon opportunity
Experienced engineer swaps tools for training to become company's first female trainer.
Special Report
Beyond solar: S&S Live installer training hub to be ‘bigger and better’ than ever
The training hub will feature utility-scale solar and BESS training for the commercial market.
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Clearer vision, quality installations: MCS’ lead role in raising industry standards
A pivotal role in raising standards and increasing consumer confidence.
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Interview
The new academy that offers installers more than simply skills training
A new academy, developed to address the industry skills shortage.
Opinion
Flexi-orb – what installers think
Find out what the first certified installers think of the new scheme.
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Youth-led sustainability project secures future of football club
Young innovators have secured the future of Cleator Moor Celtic Football Club through the 'Greener than Green' project, reducing energy costs with a sustainable solution funded by Sellafield Ltd and Electricity North West.
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GTEC brings portable renewables training to the Isle of Man
GTEC is bringing MCS accredited renewables training to the Isle of Man, making it easier for local installers to up-skill without leaving the island. This initiative supports the Isle of Man's ambitious net zero targets and offers financial assistance for contractors.
Opinion
Heating businesses urged to explore new apprenticeship funding to build net zero workforce
Industry body highlights funding opportunity for school leavers.
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Businesses urged to tap into fresh perspectives offered by school leavers
NICEIC discusses the importance of investing in young talent and highlights the career progression of one young electrician as an example.
Opinion
MCS welcomes Consumer Scotland ambition to protect decarbonising consumers
The independent body will recommend ways to better protect consumers.
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Grant UK partners with college to inspire nextgen heating engineers
Grant UK has joined the Careers Extra Programme of New College Swindon, a college based close to the Company’s Headquarters in Wiltshire.
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Creating climate-savvy leaders for a net zero future
A group has come together to create the Future Leaders Programme, to equip current and future leaders to thrive in a world moving towards net zero.
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Redeveloping MCS: clearer, fairer, and more transparent
Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, explains how the redeveloped MCS will raise standards and improve processes for installers.