Course Availability: Places on this course are now full - There are only friends and family places available.
Get switched on to engineering in the energy sector, boosting your knowledge about the energy supply industry of today, tomorrow and the future!
Proudly sponsored and hosted by National Grid, this free five-day residential course is for 13 to 15-year-old students (Years 9/10 or equivalent).
Staying at our training centre, you will explore the world of energy through hands-on activities and demonstrations lead by our esteemed trainers and enjoy a programme of fun evening social activities. Experience life as a National Grid apprentice and gain invaluable team building, communication and relationship building skills.
‘I liked meeting new people and learning new things about the national grid and what they do. I really enjoyed the activities as they linked to what we were doing and what engineers do as well as helping us communicate with our group.’ Female National Grid Engineering Experience Student 2023
When
22 Jul - 26 Jul 2024
Start time: 10:00 hrs
Finish time: 13:00 hrs
Where
National Grid Training Centre
Cost
Free
What
Experience first-hand the size and scale of the National Grid and the equipment we use to keep the lights on. You will get to explore the challenges we face to ensure the energy supply is affordable, reliable and sustainable for the future in order to achieve Net Zero.
Learn, work and engage with our experts and have fun working as a team, making new friends, building confidence and sharpening your problem solving, planning and presentation skills.
If you are interested in a career in the energy sector or just keen to explore your options, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed.
How
This event includes the following:
Explore the world of energy through various activities and demonstrations from our esteemed trainers
Complete a project on building an Electricity Transmission system
Learn, work and engage with National Grid experts and the activities they will be delivering for you
Gain invaluable team building and communication skills as well as relationship building
Have fun working as a team, making new friends, building confidence and sharpening your problem solving, planning and presentation skills
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