Northern Power Grid are looking for 20 young people aged 14-19 who are passionate about the future of energy, diversity and inclusion and STEM, and who also want to get their voices heard.
Northern Powergrid is an electricity distribution business, delivering electricity to 3.9 million domestic and business customers. Covering an area of 25,000 square kilometres, Northern Powergrid’s network extends from north Northumberland, south to the Humber and northern Lincolnshire, and from the east coast to the Pennines.
By joining NPG’s Youth Insights panel young people will:
- gain increased networking opportunities.
- develop skills, e.g., teamwork, confidence, negotiation.
- influence the plans and strategies of a large power company.
- broaden your understanding of the energy infrastructure in the UK.
- Receive recognition of their work via references and certificates
There is a short application form on the link below where students can talk about themselves and their interests, there is also a consent form for families on the same link.
Timeline
NPG have said that the Youth Insights Panel is a significant commitment. They are hoping to host 5 sessions in 2024, with the majority of them being in the first few months after Easter. They will be online and after school time. Successful candidates would expected to attend a minimum of 3 sessions.
April 2024: Applications open – Click here to apply
May 2024: Group interviews and places allocated