Is the Apprenticeship System Broken?

The Electricians' Show

Mark Allison and Neil Bridgeman discuss the current state of the electrical apprenticeship industry and the challenges of being on courses without a job.

The UK Electricians' Show is a podcast for electricians, apprentices and those interested in the electrical sector.

Neil Bridgeman is a time-served electrician that has been working in the industry for over 20 years starting out in new builds, then moving onto social housing and currently works in rail with his company UKES Rail Ltd.

Mark Allison is also a time-served electrician and is still on the tools, as well as managing his company, Power Sonic Ltd. Mark has been working as an electrician for over 20 years. in 2020, Mark created the Apprentice 121 movement with an aim to link employers with apprentices and is now approaching 1000 apprentices employed via Apprentice 121.

Ricky Howell has 10+ years in the industry and is also a time served electrician. Ricky brings a detailed knowledge of the supply agency sector of the electrical industry and is now currently the NICEIC QS for the company he works for in social housing.