SCHOOL children took part in an “Electric Futures” session, educating them on the benefits of green energy in the fight against climate change.
Created as part of the Learning to Work programme by St Helens Chamber and E-Verve Energy, the Electric Futures sessions were designed as an engaging way for Year 6 pupils at St Julie Catholic Primary School to think about the planet, green energy, as well as the range of employment opportunities available to them.
Looking to explore key growth employment sectors, the session aimed to raise awareness of key issues our planet faces today with tomorrow’s generation – highlighting how our health and the health of our planet are intrinsically linked.
Topics that were discussed were fossil fuels, air pollution, green energy, and an overview of how we can make better choices for the future of our planet and our health.
Jennifer Greenan, director at E-Verve Energy, commented: “As a green company providing wide scale electric vehicle charging infrastructure, we wanted to use our passion and knowledge of the sector to create something positive and engaging for school children - especially having missed out on so much during the last 18 months.”
She added: “Working in partnership with the Chamber has been a great way of optimising the reach of our green energy learning resources and we’re collectively developing the programme further to raise aspirations and awareness and help nurture a greener future.
“By collaborating with the Learning to Work Programme we have been able to provide an insight into learning and career choices in green energy and the many fantastic career options in what is set to be one of the fastest growing sectors.”
Through their Learning to Work programme, St Helens Chamber aims to inspire children and young people, equipping them with the skills and attributes required by employers and supporting them to start their careers.
Rachel Wellens, events and partnership manager at the Chamber, said: “Providing access to careers education at a young age is essential to ensuring young people have a positive start in life.
“We work with schools to support them in preparing students for their future careers, awareness of local career opportunities and how to access them whilst encouraging young people to develop skills that employers need.”
Mrs Clayton, Year 6 teacher at the school in Eccleston said: “All of the sessions have been engaging and extremely beneficial for the children in Year 6. Each session has provided the children with practical ideas and advice to help them in the future – as well as being great fun!
"The Learning to Work programme is a great way of bridging the gap between education and employment. I wish that we had the opportunity to take part in a similar scheme when I was at primary school.”
If you'd like to know more St Helens Chamber Learning to Work programme or contact the Education Team on 01744 742028 or email educationservices@sthelenschamber.com
To find out more about E-Verve Energy please visit https://e-verveenergy.co.uk/
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