“Apprentices are the future of our trades and our Union. Their passion, dedication and union spirit reassure me that our future is brighter than ever” – ETU National Secretary Michael Wright.
The ETU is running its national Apprentice of The Year competition for apprentices in electrical trades again for 2025.
The Apprentice of the Year Competition is a chance for our union to promote the importance of training the next generation of tradespeople and a chance to celebrate the high standards of skills, knowledge and achievements that our apprentices bring to our trades.
The winner of this competition will represent the ETU at the Global Power Trade Union Conference in 2025.
To be eligible to participate you must:
- be a financial member of the ETU;
- have a valid passport or be willing to get one;
- be willing to travel overseas to a future industry conference;
- hold strong union values;
- have a strong work ethic and take pride in your trade;
- demonstrate a commitment to your apprenticeship, including satisfactory progression of on and off the job training requirements;
- have a capacity to work safely, not endanger yourself or others and can speak up if you see something unsafe at work
When submitting your application, please refer to the selection criteria below and application process –
ETU Apprentice of the Year Application process and Selection Criteria
The winner and finalists will be chosen by an independent judging panel.
Applications must be submitted by close of business by the 24th October 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed mid-November 2024.