ECA (Electrotechnical Contractors’ Association) was mentioned in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) during the announcement of a new Flexible Skills Programme (FSP) being introduced in Wales.
Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership gave a statement on the new programme that will support Welsh businesses in upskilling their workforce.
Luke Fletcher MS, Senedd Regional Member for South Wales West, added:
“One criticism I heard again at the Electrical Contractors' Association conference just a few days ago in Cardiff was that there's still a prevailing feeling amongst businesses and FE [further education] providers that they're not all in the room at the same time discussing how we can resolve some of those challenges that we are facing within the skills system here in Wales.”
Jack Sargeant MS highlighted the programme will entail over 10,500 training interventions and 164 approved applications this financial year, benefiting more than 150 businesses across Wales, with significant investment in north-east Wales.
In England and Wales, 12,000 newly qualified electricians are needed by 2030 to meet carbon neutral targets.
ECA and NICEIC are holding webinars on 18 November about funding available through the FSP for ECA Members, to access 50 percent funded training in key low-carbon technologies including EV charging, solar PV, and battery storage. A recording of the webinars will be available on ECA’s website soon after. The funding is open to any business with a base in Wales, not just the HQ.
Register here for the webinars (two sessions are available).
Last updated 14 November 25