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Power Your Future

ECITB Launch 2014 Apprentice Recruitment CampaignThe Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is on a mission to find young talented students to be a part of the UK’s energy revolution in 2014. Young people are able to power their future and apply for an ECITB apprenticeship from Monday 3rd February by logging on to the ECITB website http://www.ecitb.org.uk and clicking on the ‘apply now’ button. David Edwards, Chief Executive, ECITB said: “The engineering construction industry is in a position to be able to offer exciting and well paid careers to young people. Latest

VELA Alliance and Magnox Commit to ECITB Skills & Training Charter

The VELA alliance (formed by two of the UK’s top engineering Companies, AMEC and Jacobs Engineering Group) has joined with Magnox to pledge their commitment to addressing skills shortages in the engineering construction industry, by signing the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB) Skills & Training Charter. The ‘VELA Alliance’ is engaged with Magnox Limited to enhance the pool of highly skilled project management personnel to deliver the Magnox Optimised Decommissioning Programme, across all of the Magnox ten sites. The signing of the Skills Charter reinforces the

Bridging the Knowledge Gap

ECITB Project Management ConferenceThe Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is bringing together the Oil & Gas community on Wednesday 2nd October, for the ECITB Project Management Conference; Bridging the Knowledge Gap. With an estimated £250 billion expected to be invested in new projects over the next decade the need for effective project managers has grown in importance in the engineering construction industry. This conference will bring together North Sea Oil & Gas companies to share good practice, to discuss how to bridge the gap between the theory and

Inspiring Engineers of the Future

ECITB Roadshow Coming to a School near You!The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is touring the country once again, with its 2013 Theatre in Education roadshow. The roadshow kick starts this week in Aberdeen and will be coming to a school near you, as it travels around the UK to promote STEM subjects and careers in engineering construction. The interactive show aims to inspire young students and to inform them about the variety of exciting careers available in the engineering construction industry. The theatre in education roadshow explains the importance of the

ECITB Building the Capacity & Capability of the North Sea Workforce

Capital investment into the North Sea continues to soar, but the question is . . . Are there enough people to carry out the highly skilled, technical and safety critical work, that the Oil & Gas sector needs to thrive? The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is working hard to build the capacity and capability of the Oil & Gas workforce through the development of training and qualifications to; support the sectors growth, to assure high standards of competency and to allow the UK to compete globally. Many of the skilled personnel needed for the development of the

ECITB Launch TRS to Members

Last week, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) officially launched its new membership benefit; Talent Retention Solutions (TRS) to its Board Members. This is part of ECITB’s on-going strategy to attract, develop and qualify people with the skills needed to grow the engineering construction industry. TRS for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) Careers is the first dedicated, sector specific, not for profit, UK wide platform of its kind. With over 800 jobs already registered on the system, TRS supports the recruitment, redeployment and the retention of

ECITB Securing Engineering Construction Skills Now and For the Future

Government to Invest in Energy InfrastructureSecuring a skilled workforce to meet the demands of the engineering construction industry is more prevalent than ever, after it was announced in the Government’s Spending Review that investment into energy infrastructure would be high on the agenda for 2015 to 2020. Chief Executive of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), David Edwards said: “The engineering construction industry is and has been a key enabler of the energy industry, providing much of the engineering and construction skills needed to design, build and

Celebrating the Stars of Engineering Construction

Training & Development Awards 2013Engineering professionals of the future were celebrated at the prestigious Engineering Construction Industry Training & Development Awards in London, on Thursday 25th April. The event is a celebration of all industry professionals, companies and training providers who demonstrate an excellence in training and development in the engineering construction industry. The winners of the seven award categories were: Regional Apprentices of the Year Awards, sponsored by Total E&P UK Ltd: Jack Browning, Technica (Yorks & Humber); Jonathan Codling, Alstom

ECITB Reveal Awards Finalists

Engineering Construction Industry Training & Development Awards 2013The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is delighted to announce the finalists for this year’s Engineering Construction Industry Training & Development Awards. The awards celebrate the achievements and successes of individuals, companies and training providers in the engineering construction industry. The winners of the six award categories will be announced on the 25thApril at The Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden, London. The award categories and finalists are as follows: Learner of the

Inspiring a New Generation of Engineers

ECITB Engineering Experience CourseConstructing a device to transport “nuclear waste” was just one of the challenges set for students taking part in the ECITB Engineering Experience, held 2nd to 5th April at Harper Adams University College, in Shropshire.                         The four day residential course sponsored by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and delivered by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust, saw 96, 13-14yr olds explore the world of engineering construction, through a number of exciting and challenging workshops. David Edwards, Chief

Inspiring a Generation

ECITB at Skills North West‘The engineering construction industry needs to recruit 60,000 more skilled workers over the next ten years’, that’s the message coming loudly and clearly from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). The ECITB will be exhibiting at Skills North West on the 6th& 7thMarch, at EventCity in the Trafford Centre, Manchester. The ECITB can be found at stand 100, promoting the engineering construction industry to young people who may not have considered a career in the industry. David Edwards, Chief Executive, ECITB said: “The engineering

ECITB 2013 Apprenticeship Campaign Launch

Engineering Construction Industry seeks 800 new apprenticesThe Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is on a mission to recruit 800 new apprentices to the industry in 2013. Young people are able to apply for anapprenticeship from Monday 4th February by logging on to the organisations website http://www.ecitb.org.uk/Home/ and clicking on ‘the apply now’ button. David Edwards, Chief Executive, ECITB said: “The engineering construction industry is in a position to be able to offer exciting and well paid careers to young people. Our latestmanpower forecasts predict a 30

Apprenticeship reform needed for industry growth

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board welcomes the Richard Review of Apprenticeships released November 27th. ECITB Apprenticeships are focused on delivering high quality training and qualifications to meet the growing demand for skills in the engineering construction industry. The UK engineering construction industry is set to grow over the next ten years and the ECITB aims to attract 60,000 new skilled workers to bridge the skills gap. The 15 ECITB apprenticeship programmes offered prove important in attracting new people to the 100,000 strong engineering construction

Be A Part Of Engineering Construction

Skills London 2012The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board’s (ECITB), Chief Executive, David Edwards joined the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson at the opening of Skills London 2012. Skills London is London’s biggest career event for 14-19 year olds which aims to inform and inspire the UK’s next generation.                         The engineering construction industry can provide career prospects for 60,000 more skilled workers over the next ten years. To bridge the skills gap, the ECITB is promoting the diverse engineering construction industry and the exciting career

Vince Cable takes part in ECITB theatre in education roadshow at Teddington School

The Teddington School, Middlesex, played host yesterday to local MP, Dr Vince Cable and the ECITB, theatre in education roadshow, ‘Be a Part of Engineering Construction’. The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has designed the interactive roadshow to introduce young people to the career opportunities available in engineering construction. The industry is currently facing a serious shortfall in skilled workers and needs to attract 60,000 more people into engineering construction over the next ten years. Dr Cable commented: “ The ECITB’s Schools Tour initiative to

Engineering construction – at a school near you

The ECITB Schools Tour, ‘Be a Part of Engineering Construction,’ is on a mission – to help attract 60,000 more people into engineering construction over the next ten years. The schools tour, will be visiting local schools with its interactive, theatre in education roadshow, designed for students aged 13 to 16. The hugely successful tour, which visits around 150 STEM schools (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) across the country each year, aims to increase the awareness of the engineering construction industry and focus on the importance of the industry in young peoples lives.

Local boy scoops top engineering prize

Local schoolboy, Thomas Broadbent came out tops at a prestigious awards ceremony held in London on 26th October at the Institution of Engineering & Technology. Thomas who was awarded an Arkwright Scholarship by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) was also singled out to receive a top prize by the ‘Year in Industry’ organisation. Thomas who is currently in the Sixth Form at Balcarras School, Cheltenham attended Cirencester Deer Park School when he was selected for his award. Thomas requested both schools have an equal share in the prize money. The ECITB took

60,000 Skilled Workers Needed

ECITB at WorldSkills, NEC, Birmingham 15-17th Nov 2012‘The engineering construction industry needs to recruit 60,000 more skilled workers over the next ten years’, that’s the message coming loudly and clearly from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). The ECITB, exhibiting at WorldSkills on Stand 2009, is at the NEC to promote the engineering construction industry to young people who may not have considered a career in the industry. David Edwards, Chief Executive, ECITB said: “The engineering construction industry is in a position to be able to offer

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