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30/01/2019
Trade Skills 4U Targets Aspiring Electricians In The Midlands
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A new state-of-the-art training facility from electrical training provider Trade Skills 4U is set to open in the Midlands later this year.
This facility is part of Trade Skills 4U's expansion into the region.
It will act as a base where the company can deliver its industry leading courses, welcoming aspiring electricians across the region.
The new centre will be located in Westwood Business Park next to Warwick University.
Trade Skills 4U offers the largest range of electrician courses in the UK for new entrants, existing electricians and companies. Courses include 8th Edition, Domestic Installer Packages, City & Guilds Diplomas, Inspection and Testing, EV Charging Point, plus much more.
Executive Chairman, Carl Bennett said: "With the ongoing success of the business we have made the decision to open our fourth fully fledged training centre in Coventry. The new facility will be situated close to major road links, M6, M1, M42 and M69 and will open up opportunities for aspiring electricians from the West and East Midlands."
He continued: "Our students can rest assure that they will receive first class training delivered by skilled tutors who have experience both on the tools and in teaching. The new facility will offer a fresh and bright learning environment built to the very highest of specifications, equipped with the latest technology in keeping with Trade Skills 4U's usual high standards."
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This facility is part of Trade Skills 4U's expansion into the region.
It will act as a base where the company can deliver its industry leading courses, welcoming aspiring electricians across the region.
The new centre will be located in Westwood Business Park next to Warwick University.
Trade Skills 4U offers the largest range of electrician courses in the UK for new entrants, existing electricians and companies. Courses include 8th Edition, Domestic Installer Packages, City & Guilds Diplomas, Inspection and Testing, EV Charging Point, plus much more.
Executive Chairman, Carl Bennett said: "With the ongoing success of the business we have made the decision to open our fourth fully fledged training centre in Coventry. The new facility will be situated close to major road links, M6, M1, M42 and M69 and will open up opportunities for aspiring electricians from the West and East Midlands."
He continued: "Our students can rest assure that they will receive first class training delivered by skilled tutors who have experience both on the tools and in teaching. The new facility will offer a fresh and bright learning environment built to the very highest of specifications, equipped with the latest technology in keeping with Trade Skills 4U's usual high standards."
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