Shaun Davies MP visits JTL Telford to mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025
On Thursday, Shaun Davies MP visited JTL’s training centre in Telford to mark National Apprenticeships Week 2025. During the visit, Shaun toured the centre’s state-of-the-art facilities talked with training staff and electrical apprentices about the critical importance of apprenticeships and the skills pipeline.
Established over 30 years ago by the Electrical Contractors’ Association and Unite the Union, JTL is a not-for-profit Independent Training Provider delivering Level 3 electrical and plumbing apprenticeships in England and Wales. Partnering with over 3800 businesses and training around 8,000 learners at any one time, JTL trains more apprentices in the building services engineering sector than any other provider.
Having opened in 2022, JTL Telford is playing a key role in meeting the growing demand for skilled professionals in Telford and address skills gaps identified in the Marches Local Skills Improvement Plan.
With 15 training centres across England and Wales, JTL is committed to expanding its network and delivering high-quality apprenticeships tailored to local, regional and national skills needs. The training providing by JTL is also critical in helping the UK meet its net zero ambitions. Apprentices learn key skills in relation to Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure and new boiler and heat pump technologies.
Following his visit, Shaun Davies MP said: "It was fantastic to hear from JTL today how government reforms are already making a difference, with a number of their apprentices now able to complete their qualifications, including vital maths and English requirements, thanks to this week's changes.”
Andy Lunn, National Delivery Director at JTL, said: “We were delighted to welcome Shaun Davies MP to JTL Telford celebrating National Apprenticeship Week to showcase the high-quality apprenticeships we provide and highlight the essential role that electricians and plumbers play in delivering the UK’s infrastructure, house-building and net-zero ambitions.
“Apprenticeships are the gold standard route into these critical trades, equipping learners with the skills and expertise needed to meet industry standards and safety requirements. However, demand for skilled workers continues to outstrip supply, and the bottleneck is in the training pipeline itself. To secure the future workforce, we must continue investing in high-quality apprenticeship training, tailoring apprenticeships to employer needs.
“We appreciate Shaun’s engagement and support in championing apprenticeships. Strengthening these pathways will be crucial in meeting national priorities and securing the workforce needed for to achieve our long-term economic and environmental goals.”
