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Episode Synopsis
Send a Text - Feedback WelcomeThe green energy revolution relies on electricians and electrical companies to design and deliver the infrastructure needed to support generation and use of energy. Without them, the revolution dies and we will be unable to meet our statutory or moral obligations to a green grid or net-zero. Luckily, we have the Electrical Contractors Association, which is the guardian of standards and competence within the electrical sector, representing electrical contractors across the UK.Andrew Eldred in the Deputy CEO and has been involved in supporting skills, through apprentices and other routes to ensure that the UK has the skilled people to deliver this revolution. In this podcast Andrew talks about the opportunity and the risks of not delivering competent people to design and install the installations needed for net-zero. Whilst there is still work to do, both at a strategic, national level and at a local level with individual colleges and employers, Andrew is relatively confident that the people and aspiration exists, provided that we can make some changes to the training and recruitment environment. These changes are needed to make it more attractive and commercially viable to recruit and train apprentices, whilst at the same time demonstrating future demand.(2) Andrew Eldred | LinkedInECA (Electrical Contractors' Association)
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