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UN celebrates apprenticeships for ‘National Apprenticeship Week’ #NAW2015 National Apprenticeship Week (NAW2015) - takes place from 9-13 March 2015, and is designed to celebrate apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy. Supporting the event, Utility Networks (UN) want to showcase the opportunities available via apprenticeships. We want to show how an apprenticeship can provide; qualifications, career progression, excitement and crucially the experience and opportunity to work in a real life environment.
Meet Rhys Name: Rhys Phillips Type of apprenticeship: Gas Network Year started/completed: 2013 Company: National Grid Rhys Phillips, a 19 year old from Northampton, was chosen by National Grid as one of its ten 2013 gas network apprentices and is undertaking an EAL Diploma in Gas Emergency with Develop Training. The theoretical and practical apprenticeship modules assess students understanding via simulated assessment, written test and on line examinations.
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Rhys spoke about his utility apprenticeship and career plans: “I chose a utility apprenticeship as I felt it was the best way to gain hands on work experience whilst studying. Over the next 10 years I would like to work my way up to a management role and maybe become a Regional Manager at National Grid. I know that he skills shortage is a real concern for the industry so I hope other young people will benefit from more apprenticeships being available.” For further information contact: -Jo, jo@eua.org.uk, 01926 513728. www.eua.org.uk Note to editors: The Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) provides a leading industry voice helping shape the future policy direction within the sector. Using its wealth of experience and over 100 years of experience, it acts to further the best interests of its members and the wider community in working towards a sustainable, energy secure and efficient future. EUA has five organisational divisions – Utility Networks, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), the Industrial & Commercial Energy Association (ICOM), the Hot Water Association (HWA) and the Manufacturers’ Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC).