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With re enue contributions of o er £4.5 billion GDP to the UK economy but a talent pool that is running dry, the impending skills crisis within the engineering sector poses a potentially dei threat for thewider
economy.This can only be tackled through the implementation of framework designed to engage the next generationwith the support of government, traini ng providers and businesses .
With revenue contributions of over £4.5 billionGDP to theUK economy but a talent pool that is running dry, the impending skills crisiswithin the engineering sector poses a potent ally devastat ng threat for the wider economy. This can only be tackled through the implementation of frame ork designed to engage the next generation with the support of go ernment, training providers and businesses.
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With this inmind, the organisers of SkillFRIDGE – the RACHP focused competitionwithin theWorldSkills portfolio, a government-led initiative designed to champion apprenticeships and technical skills development programmes – are delighted to reveal that industry giantToshiba CarrierUK has pledged its support to the competition in a landmark two-year deal as lead brand sponsor.
Commenting on the continued support of the initiativeDavidDunn, general manager ofToshibaAir Conditioning (a division ofToshiba CarrierUK), says: “As a global leader in high efficiency, high performance air have a key role in supporting and encouraging the industry of knowledge and technical skills.”
Dunn continues: “SkillFRIDGE is a fantastic initiative – it challenges young trainees to improve their skills and knowledge, and rewards the pursuit of
excellence.Toshiba Ca rrierUK is committed to raising sta ndards and our support for SkillFRIDGE overmany years is part of our long-termstrategy aimed at raising skill levels.Our involvement allows us to highlight the advantages of having the highest level and best quality training.”
“We verymuch look forward to the series of SkillFRIDGE events around the UK.We applaud the young engineers stepping forward to compete andwish themall the very best in the regional heats and the finals to come.”
Anumber of other brands have committed their support to the 2018 edition of SkillFRIDGE, includingA-Gas,Advanced Engineering,Dean&Wood, Fieldpiece, Safeflame andVulkan Lokring.
The competition also receives the backing of key industry training providers Business Edge,ACRTr aining and the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).
TonyHoward, director of training at BESA-which this yearwill be presenting a special accolade to the highest scoring competitor fromthe regional heats - says: “Here at BESATrainingwe always strive to recognise the efforts that our apprenticesmake to not just ‘get an apprenticeship’ but to become the best in their year
group.Alongside our ownAwards,wewelcome the opportunity to support themand SkillFRIDGE on the national and international stage.”
Anumber of industry associations have also put theirweight behind the skills competition, including the Federation of EnvironmentalTrade Associations (FETA), t he Institute of Refrigeration (IOR), The Institute of Materials,Minerals andMining (IOM3) and REFCOM– theUK’smarket leading F gas certification body.
Head of REFCOMGraeme Fox says: “REFCOMis delighted to support the SkillFRIDGE competition for a second year, demonstrating our commitment to raising standards throughout the sector.With an ageingworkforce it is essential that thewhole sector supports the creamof talent coming through
www.acr-news.co m DavidDunnwith SkillFRIDGE 2017winner Jack Culhane
the education system, and REFCOMis dedicated to supporting the young engineers and their employers taking part helping themto become the best of the best.”
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Sponsoring or supporting the SkillFRIDGE competition is an opportunity for brands to alignwith the up and coming generation of outstanding engineers while showcasing the quality of the products and services they offer. To find out howyour brand can benefit fromthis unique platform, contact Karena Cooper on 01622 699 150 or at
kcooper@datateam.co.uk.
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