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Renewable Energy Work Experience with Ørsted

This virtual work experience programme will introduce students to some of the most exciting careers in the renewable energy sector.

Renewable Energy Work Experience with Ørsted

From green energy solutions such as solar energy and onshore and offshore wind, to the more behind-the-scenes roles in management and back office, this virtual work experience programme will offer students a whistle-stop tour of all corners of Ørsted.

Students will even get the opportunity to hear from the industry professionals themselves in specially developed Springpod Sessions.

Not only this, but they’ll also complete a series of quizzes and fun activities to help build their understanding of the industry and cement their new-found knowledge. What’s not to like?

Key details

Available on demand, students can access over 5 hours worth of content across 7 modules.

Students will be able to download a certificate of completion and their task workbook afterwards.

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects

  • Learning what the engineering workplace is like

  • Develop engineering employability skills

  • Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers

  • Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Subjects and topics

    • Engineering
    • Energy and environment

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

  • Learning from career and labour market information
  • Linking curriculum learning to careers
  • Encounters with employers and employees

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:

  • Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.

  • Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.

  • Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.

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