SJIB News

Bright young spark Callan White is crowned SJIB Apprentice of the Year 2025

A talented young electrician has been rewarded for his outstanding commitment and skill after being crowned Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year 2025.

Callan White, from Livingston, took home this year’s top title, which is presented in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical, after impressing judges with his technical ability, professionalism and “exceptional attitude towards learning and improvement”.

SELECT and SJIB encourage school leavers to consider a bright future as apprentices

As thousands of young people across Scotland receive their exam results, SELECT and the SJIB have reminded students that there’s no wrong path to a rewarding and successful career in the electrotechnical industry.

SJIB launches ECS Card for Signal Distribution Specialists

The SJIB is proud to announce that it has launched the Signal Distribution Specialist ECS Card in Scotland.

New agreement between SJIB and NET strengthens ongoing relationship

The SJIB and National Electrotechnical Training (NET) sign a memorandum of understanding, confirming their longstanding working relationship and commitment to end point assessment standards within the electrotechnical industry.

Bright spark Scott is crowned SJIB Apprentice of the Year 2024

A talented young electrician has been rewarded for his “unprecedented enthusiasm” after being chosen as the winner of the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year, in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical. Scott Ahern, from East Kilbride in Lanarkshire, managed to see off an exceptional field of emerging electrical talent to lift the 2024 […]

SELECT launches free online job board to help Members find skilled staff

At a time when demand for qualified electrical professionals has never been higher, SELECT in conjunction with the SJIB and UNITE, have launched a free online resource to help Members source key personnel. The easy-to-use jobs board will allow Member firms to advertise vacancies directly on the front page of the SELECT website, including the […]

Catherine Gillon is new Secretary of SJIB and SELECT Director of Employment Affairs

Catherine Gillon, a highly accomplished human resources (HR) professional with almost 30 years’ experience, has been appointed Secretary of the SJIB and Director of Employment Affairs at SELECT. Most recently HR Business Partner for EDF Energy at Torness power station, Catherine’s role with the SJIB and SELECT will encompass delivering expert employment guidance to Members, shaping […]

SJIB skills specialist Fiona Harper is appointed as new SECTT CEO

The Secretary of the SJIB, Fiona Harper, has been appointed to take over the running of the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT), the approved training scheme for the country’s electrical apprentices. The construction industry skills specialist, who is currently Director of Employment & Skills at SELECT in addition to her SJIB role, will assume […]

New Scottish Apprenticeship Week video celebrates commitment to green skills

The SJIB says the electrical industry is leading the way with skills and training to help power the technology of tomorrow – and is urging others to follow in the sector’s footsteps to ensure Scotland makes a successful transition to net zero. Ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, the body has released a new video with […]