The SPARKS Learner of the Year and SPARKS Female Skills competitions are back for 2025, the former marking its 15th year of celebrating the brightest young talent in the electrical industry.
The SPARKS Learner of the Year competition offers apprentice and student electricians an opportunity to showcase their skills, build confidence and win fantastic prizes to support them at the very start of their careers.
Level 2 and 3 students from across England and Wales will compete in six regional heats throughout January and February. The winners of each regional heat will then compete in the Grand Final, which will be held in April 2025.
Building on the success of its first two years, the SPARKS Female Skills Competition is also returning in 2025, with even more excitement and opportunities for emerging industry professionals.
In February and March 2025, SPARKS will travel across three regions nationwide, seeking the best up-and-coming professionals in the electrical industry. Level 2 and 3 learners from colleges across the country will compete in a live, practical installation test. Each regional winner and runner-up will then advance to the Grand Final, where they will compete for this prestigious award.
The Meet the Manufacturer series will run alongside both competitions, offering manufacturers an opportunity to network with and update lecturers on the latest industry and product innovations.
The deadline for entries for both competitions is 29 November 2024. For more information or to enter the competition, visit www.sparks-magazine.co.uk/learner-of-the-year or www.sparks-magazine.co.uk/female-skills-competition/.