Joint Industry Board (JIB) funding
for further education or training in the electrical
contracting industry
Friday 10th March 2006
From 1st June 2006, the JIB (Joint Industry Board for the
Electrical Contracting Industry) will be inviting applications for
financial assistance from those wishing to undertake further
training or education in the electrical contracting industry. This
new initiative has been developed by the parties to the
JIB being Amicus and the ECA.
The JIB Chairman Sir Michael Latham says "I am delighted that
the JIB through its Further Education Fund Committee is taking a
proactive role in funding further training".
Applicants must be JIB graded operatives participating in the
JIB Combined Benefits Scheme or JIB registered apprentices. Funding
will be provided for:
- People training for advanced positions in the industry
- Courses or instruction in subjects related to the industry
- Travel and research in connection with the study and
development of subjects related to the industry; and
- The promotion of further education and advancement in the
Industry
The JIB will also consider funding for individuals who
are undertaking research for the benefit of the industry as a
whole.
Where an application meets the criteria and is successfully
accepted, the JIB will fund 50 per cent of any course fees to
a maximum of £500.
Funding is limited and any monies will be distributed on a
first come first served basis. Applications will only be eligible
from 1st June 2006 to 31st May 2007.
Application forms are available from the JIB website:
Or by contacting:
Secretary to the Further Education Fund
JIB, Kingswood House
47/51 Sidcup Hill
Sidcup,
Kent
DA14 6HP.
Telephone: 020 8302 0031
