Our Services

Spark Learning

Improving collaboration between employers and education providers
Evaluation of projects and programmes and sharing of learning
Responding to skill shortages and increasing NEET rates in North Staffordshire and beyond
Preparing young people for their entry into employment and aligning industry expectations
Raising awareness of employment opportunities in the energy and retrofit sector
Reducing unemployment by upskilling and reskilling
Reducing fuel poverty through more efficient homes

In August 2022 the Federation of Small Businesses found that 80% of small firms faced difficulties recruiting applicants with suitable skills in the previous 12 months. In November 2022 over 20% of construction businesses said they were experiencing worker shortages. FSB 2022

Find out more about how we can support you or your school:

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Spark Contracts

Spark Contracts will complete works to improve property energy performance, both directly and via established supply chains:

Decarbonisation — reducing the use of greenhouse gasses
Installation of sustainable energy equipment
Property improvements to improve living standards
Damp and mould treatments
Enablement works inc. scaffolding, roofing and access

Climate change is costing lives and putting millions at risk — but it also presents an opportunity to change how we live, for the benefit of people and the planet. Greenpeace, 2023

Find out more about how we can support your business and contract needs:

Illustration of a hand holding a house — the green energy revolution

Why SPARK?

The Spark Group works collaboratively with clients, partner agencies and employers to provide a broad range of education and contracting services.

The Spark Group is dedicated to creating life-changing opportunities, particularly for young people, and improving the lives and aspirations of our customers.

A spark is very special. The Search Institute describes sparks as the interests and passions that “light a fire in a person’s life” — expressing who someone is, and bringing joy and hope.

The team at Spark Learning will help you to discover your SPARK.

25 Years Experience

5 Star Rating

Supply Community

Dedicated Support

Did You Know?

Sir Oliver Lodge, the celebrated scientist, was born on 12th June 1851 in Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent. He was knighted and made a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1902.

Sir Oliver Lodge invented the electric spark ignition (the Lodge Igniter) for the internal combustion engine. Two of his sons developed his ideas and founded the Lodge Plug Company. Oliver Lodge is better known for his pioneering work in radio and was the first man to transmit a message by wireless.

Ready to discover your SPARK?

Whether you’re a learner, a school, an employer or a property owner — we’d love to hear from you.