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elcome to the June issue of Electrical Engineering. Since the last issue of the magazine, Boris Johnson has survived a vote of no confidence, but the UK at large seems anything but confident in the goings on of Her Majesty’s Government,


and two by-elections were due to be held – in Tiverton and Wakefield – as this issue headed to the printers. The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership reported a surge in electrical apprentices earlier this year. While


figures from The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education show that the intake of electrical apprentices remained strong throughout the coronavirus pandemic, demonstrating the value employers place on apprenticeships as the preferred route for training. And I for one believe that apprenticeships hold the key to Levelling Up in the UK. The Levelling Up agenda – spearheaded by Michael Gove – has been devised to address stark


inequalities across the country, both geographically and in terms of people’s social and economic backgrounds. Many of the sectors essential to meeting the infrastructure goals of the Levelling Up agenda are facing


significant skills shortages, with more new job openings set to appear in the coming years. In addition to playing a vital role in developing the infrastructure needed to achieve the government’s


Levelling Up goals, these sectors also have the potential to offer sustainable, well-paying jobs with the potential for career progression and professional development. Apprenticeships have historically been an effective way for people, particularly those from deprived


backgrounds, to achieve higher wages and social mobility, as well as creating a talent pipeline for key industries and sectors. We hope this issue is informative. If you’d like to comment on any of the articles featured, or if you’d


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