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Strengthen Your Work

It’s the whole reason you chose the industry to begin with: work.

Whether you’re yet to secure an apprenticeship or you’ve got the apprenticeship and want to make a good impression, we’ve collected advice from real people in the industry who have been in your position before on how to land that apprenticeship, survive your first year, and make a lasting impression on your first employer.

Advice from a Pro: Securing a Job and Making a Good Impression

Advice from a Pro: Securing a Job and Making a Good Impression Breaking into the electrical industry, and building a long-term career within it, takes more than just qualifications. So what do employers in the industry look for when they're hiring a beginner? We chatted to Elliot Tierney, Director at EAT Electrical Solutions and member [...]

Surviving Your First Year as an Apprentice

Surviving Your First Year as an Apprentice Being a newbie in any work environment can be overwhelming. There’s often pressure to make a strong first impression, while also managing the challenge of learning on the job. For apprentices, this balancing act can be especially intense. We chatted to our Apprentice Ambassador, Ben Doll, about how [...]

Need extra support?

If you’ve used our free resources and still feel you need extra help, the EIC’s services are available to all beginners in the electrical and energy industry. No memberships, no fees, just tailored, industry-informed support.

Free Apprentice Mental Health Training

Our free apprentice training provides industry-specific courses designed to help you deal with a range of issues like addiction, bereavement, bullying, and more. All 15 training modules are designed based on real-life case studies and can be completed on a laptop, tablet, or mobile device, whichever suits you best!

 

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