National Apprenticeship Week 2025
National Apprenticeship Week ran from 10th to 16th February 2025, the Building Controls Industry Association sat down with some of the members to discuss their apprenticeships. Click below to find out more.
Charlie Parnell, BMS Apprentice Engineer at System Five
Nearing the completion of his training programme, Charlie has undertaken a whole raft of courses to support his apprenticeship and believes his training has helped him truly understand the industry.
Sophie Lee, Level 4 BCIA Apprentice at Schneider Electric
Sophie sat down with the Building Controls Industry Association to discuss how she has found her apprenticeship and the importance of giving young professionals with the encouragement and training they need.
Charlie Aubrey, Project Engineer at Schneider Electric
Charlie highlighted the significant and positive impacts that an apprenticeship scheme had on his career and why it’s a highly useful option for anyone keen to take their first steps in the building controls and automation industry.
Joel Smith, Level 4 Apprentice at Schneider Electric
Joel shares his journey — how he discovered the industry, the skills he has developed, and why an apprenticeship has been the perfect way to kickstart his career.
Ian Ellis, Marketing Manager at Siemens Building Products
Ian provides details on the company’s apprenticeship scheme and how it has performed.
Edward Owen, Level 4 BCIA Apprentice at Schneider Electric
Currently in the first year of his apprenticeship, Edward discussed his motives for becoming an apprentice and why the skills he’s learning now will benefit him for the rest of his career.