62 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Irish Apprentices Get First-Hand Look at Future of Electrical Industry Industry News A group of Irish electrical apprentices recently travelled to Schneider Electric’s manufacturing and innovation facilities in Telford and Coventry for a first-hand look at the technologies and skills shaping the future of the electrical industry. The Irish Apprentice Innovation Day, organised by the Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland (AECI) in conjunction with the Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland (EIFI), was proudly supported and sponsored by Schneider Electric Ireland. The initiative gave apprentices the opportunity to experience advanced manufacturing, digital technologies and smart energy management solutions, while gaining an insight into the career opportunities available within a rapidly evolving electrical sector. During the visit, apprentices engaged directly with Schneider Electric specialists An AECI and EIFI initiative, supported by Schneider Electric Ireland, gives apprentices an insight into advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. Kieran, Ben and Lee, who delivered presentations and demonstrations covering the company’s hardware, systems and technologies. They also shared their own career experiences, providing a valuable insight into the different pathways available to those entering the industry. The opportunity for peer-to-peer discussion was another key element of the event, allowing the apprentices to ask questions and explore how the skills they are developing during their apprenticeships could translate into future careers. Seeing advanced manufacturing processes and smart technology solutions in operation also provided the group with a broader perspective on the changes taking place across the electrical industry. With digitalisation, energy management and sustainability becoming increasingly important,
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