Minister visits Samsung training centre

UK: The minister for energy consumers, Miatta Fahnbulleh, has visited Samsung’s Manchester training centre to discuss heat pumps, workforce upskilling and apprenticeships.

Fahnbulleh spoke with Joshua Long, a technical degree apprentice, currently in his third year of a building services design engineering degree, while working on the design and specification of heating and cooling systems at Samsung. 

The Minister also met with the Samsung Climate Solutions team and toured the training facility in Sale, learning about the range of products, training offered and future plans.

Joshua Long, who is studying at London South Bank University, commented: “I really valued the opportunity to meet the Minister and discuss why apprenticeships are such an important part of ensuring we have the skills needed for the transition towards net zero. 

“For me, my apprenticeship has opened up a new career path to learn from my experienced colleagues as well as earn my degree. I chose this apprenticeship because I wanted to be part of the bigger picture of changing the way we use energy and heat our buildings in the UK.” 

The minister acknowledged the rising demand for heat pumps and the need to grow a highly-skilled workforce to deliver the installations. 

“It was fantastic to visit Samsung and hear from apprentices about the brilliant work being done to train the next generation of heat pump installers,” she said.