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L-R: Declan Fitzpatrick, NIE Networks, Charlotte Bamber, ETT and Kirk McGregor, NIE Networks.
THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY TRAINING AND BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDER HELD ITS FOURTH ANNUAL EVENT IN GALGORM RESORT & SPA, BALLYMENA ON NOVEMBER 26… ETT hosts Stay Connected 2025
and sustainability. Two industry panel sessions drove discussion on the issues shaping the sector. The ETT Industry Working Group Panel focused on Driving Action on Electrical Safety, Skills and Sustainability in Northern Ireland. The Industry Working Group, established following the publication of the Ending Shock Silence report in November 2024, has grown into a powerful collaborative voice for the sector. Members representing public and private organisations shared insights on building a stronger safety culture and addressing skills shortages and apprenticeship needs. The newly-launched 2025 Action Plan sets out targeted actions, clear responsibilities and new opportunities
Stay Connected 2025 welcomed hundreds of delegates from across the Northern Ireland electrical industry, celebrating its fourth and most successful year yet. Opening the day, Michael Dowds, ETT Board Member, welcomed delegates and emphasised ETT’s ongoing commitment to raising standards, strengthening skills and building meaningful connections across the electrical installation sector. Through keynote speakers, panel discussions, CPD workshops and a top-class exhibitor showcase, attendees explored emerging technologies, regulatory updates, safety culture, skills development and the future direction of the electrical sector. Across the CPD workshops, attendees accessed a wide range of technical, compliance and business-focused sessions, delivered by experts including Electrical Safety First, NAPIT, NICEIC, SparkyNinja, ECA - Excellence in Electrotechnical and Engineering Services, Click Scolmore, Luceco Group,
NIE Networks, Inspired Business Consultancy and Marc Watters.
The room fell silent as Louise Adamson took to the stage to deliver the keynote address. Her brother, Michael Adamson, died in a completely preventable electrical incident on August 4, 2005. Louise spoke with honesty, pain and purpose as she shared the devastation of losing her brother at just 26. Louise also highlighted the tragic death of seven-year-old Harvey Tyrrell, killed by a dangerously defective installation completed by an electrician with 50 years’ experience. This, she argued, exemplifies why mandatory CPD, stronger oversight and a regulated competence framework are essential. Experience without up-to- date knowledge and accountability can be deadly. Her call to action - “This is your world. Shape it.” - will stay with us. Building on Louise’s keynote, the rest of the event strengthened the central themes of safety, skills, standards
for employers, educators and policymakers to work together.
The afternoon panel session focused on Upskilling, Reskilling and Diversification: What Does the Future Hold for Electricians? Stay Connected 2025 once again demonstrated that Northern Ireland’s electrical industry is united in commitment, purpose and vision. Through collaboration, learning and leadership, the sector is building a safer, smarter and more sustainable future.
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L-R: Conor McDonnell, Charlotte Bamber, ETT, and Johnny Gough.
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