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Apprentice appreciation N
ational Apprentice Week fell within February, and many companies marked it with events, competitions and outreach programs into schools. The Government launched a campaign to highlight apprenticeships to young people.
A recent guide published by the Department for Education and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has highlighted the fact that electrical apprenticeships can off er some of the best career prospects for young people. And the benefi ts go both ways - apprenticeships are essential to the future prospects of the industry, not to mention the Net Zero transition.
On that note, we have shared a discussion between leading apprenticeship provider JTL and National Apprentice of the Year 2022 Michelle Robinson on the importance of female role models in the trade industry - you can read more on page 24. Elsewhere in the issue, intelligent lighting controls
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specialist Helvar shares some insights on the importance of lighting in the workplace. Lighting is a retrofi t that is often overlooked, but that can make a huge diff erence to worker performance and wellbeing. More on page 30.
On page 18, meanwhile, FireAngel’s Andy Greenhorn discusses the latest legislative updates on carbon monoxide safety that have come into place for England, Wales and Scotland.
Plus, as always, our usual news, views, products and installations from businesses across the sector, including a look at the upcoming Recolight Conference (20) and our cover story, which features Selectric UK’s award-winning accessories and service.
10 INDUSTRY NEWS Market and industry update
4, 14, 21, PRODUCT NEWS The latest new releases
12 INSTALLATION NEWS Completed projects by leading suppliers
REGULARS 10
20 34 35 18 COVER STORY
Selectric’s award-winning accessories INDUSTRY EVENT
Remanufacturing Lighting Conference PRODUCT FINDER
Your guide to the latest releases BUYER’S GUIDE
The who’s who of the electrical industry 30
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MARCH 2023 VOLUME 63 NUMBER 03 22 30 CO ALARMS The latest legislative updates
TIMERS & CONTROLS Smarter time switches
LIGHTING Workplace wellbeing
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