AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS WITH THE EIC
The Electrical Industries Charity invites you to get active this summer by taking on a walking challenge of 80 days around the world. The Charity’s journey around the
world is part of its new Challenge for a Cause campaign, which aims to raise £250,000 to transform the Dickinson family and help Caz Dickinson, a loving wife and a mother of three, with her development (read the full story on the Electrical Industries Charity’s website). One step at a time virtual travel
around the world is open to anyone looking to find fun in fitness and get in shape this summer. It is the perfect way to get your family and friends active and reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. You can choose your personal goal for the distance that you would like to achieve, which can be
travelled in any way you like, including jogging, walking, skipping, swimming, hopping, rowing or cycling, just remember to have fun. All you need to do is log your journey on the Charity’s world walking app, which will then be added to the Charity’s 80-day challenge. The Charity is aiming to raise at least £1 for each mile achieved on its around the world in 80 day’s journey. The Electrical Industries Charity’s 80-day challenge will start on Monday 26 June with the aim of reaching the goal of 34,113 miles by Wednesday 13 September 2017. To sign up as a
member of the EIC Walking Group and join the challenge, download the full instructions from the Charity’s official website.
www.electricalcharity.org
FIRST HALO LECTURES HAILED SUCCESS BY COLLEGES
The first lectures under the HALO scheme have recently taken place and have been hailed a success by colleges in which they were delivered. Hylec-APL’s HALO initiative aims to support people entering the electrical industry via training programmes at colleges and other organisations, by offering free guest lectures from an experienced electrical industry contractor to inspire students with insights into the wide scope of work available to apprentices, some ‘how to get ahead in your career’ tips and best practice advice. The first HALO lecture took place at Barnfield College, Luton on 2 May, to a packed classroom of 27 City & Guilds Level I and
Level II students, plus staff. HALO guest lecturer and ambassador, Tony Brogan, held the students’ attention for close on two hours as he spoke about toolkits, understanding the latest regulations, personal safety and responsibility, and an in-depth look at some of the many interesting projects he has worked on, ranging from off-shore oil rigs to large commercial buildings. On display at the HALO lectures were a selection of Hylec’s latest products designed to make the professional
installers’ life easier, including Debox SL, the 100 per cent tool-less in line junction box. On leaving the classroom, students received a goody bag containing the Debox SL, Debox S, discount vouchers and other useful items. They were also invited to access the HALO Forum, an online resource with further hints and tips from Tony and the opportunity to share information with other apprentices. Further lectures are scheduled with a number of other training organisations in the near future, including over 108 students at Bedford College. It is expected that take up of the free HALO lectures will increase as colleges and training providers conform with the Government’s apprenticeship reform programme, being introduced from September, which calls for colleges to have closer engagement with employers and industry.
www.hylec-apl.com
Europe’s largest and the UK’s first battery flywheel system will be connected to the Irish and UK grids to help respond to energy demand. The project, involving engineers from the University of Sheffield, Schwungrad Energie, Adaptive Balancing Power and Freqcon, aims to stabilise pressure on the existing grid infrastructure in Europe.
www.sheffield.ac.uk
George Maynard from Leicester has been crowned the 2017 NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year. The 25-year-old was one of eight competitors to reach the grand final, which took part at the headquarters of competition sponsor Scolmore Group in Tamworth on 6 June.
niceic.com
elecsa.co.uk
RS Components will collaborate with University of Northampton to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (23 June). The ‘engineering isn’t just for blokes’ event will be held at the Avenue campus site on 22 June and is expected to be attended by over a hundred Year 7-9 female students.
uk.rs-online.com
The Electrical Industries Charity is working in partnership with BlueSky Pensions to increase awareness of the new Challenge for a Cause campaign, which aims to raise £250,000 to transform the lives of the Dickinson family.
www.electricalcharity.org
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