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First winners of Apprentice of the Year competition announced
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hough the crowning
ceremony of the 2019 NICEIC and ELECSA Electrical Apprentice of the Year is set to take place on June 4th, there have already been some winners! Official competition
partner, Scolmore Group, offered up prizes to those colleges who entered 20 or more candidates and the company has been on a tour of the country to hand over the College Packs to the qualifying colleges. Leicester College, Loughborough College, Beau Associates JTL, Highbury and
the Focus Training Group were the lucky College Pack winners and they were presented with their goodies by Scolmore’s Exhibition Manager, Lee Taylor. The College Packs comprise 25 Double Sockets, 25 Switches, 25 6” Pendants and 25 Batten Holders. This year, more than a thousand apprentices from across the UK registered their
interest in the competition, with more than 650 completing the first stage. The top performing 20% went through to the second stage to undertake a 90 minute written exam, and these have been taking place at various locations across the UK. Eight students with the highest scores from stage two will go through to the
grand final, which will take place at Scolmore Group’s head offices in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on Tuesday, 4th June, when candidates will be required to complete a number of challenging practical tasks over the course of the day.
making the switch from corporate life to a world of entrepreneurship, with the launch of a Mr. Electric franchise business covering Wakefield and its surrounding areas. A qualified electrical engineer, Grant began his career working for
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an electrical power utility company following by a stint at running his own electrical business. He then took a career change in a similar industry, but worked in power and utilities companies, including the National Grid. Prior to acquiring his new electrical franchise, Grant wanted a new challenge and business opportunity in a sector where he could apply his extensive knowledge and experience. Grant Bolger said: “I have been aspiring to start up my own business again for a number of years and knew I had the experience, commitment and enthusiasm to make it work. Mr. Electric gave me the opportunity to go into business delivering a service that I am passionate about.”
ith over three decades of experience in the electrical industry, Grant Bolger has started on a new journey by
A new adventure for Grant Bolger
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