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Next up in our busy events season is Scarborough Science & Engineering Week. Come and join us at Scarborough Spa on 8th - 10th October 2024 and talk to us about careers in STEM.
It’s the longest-running free event in the area. And this October will mark the 15th Science and Engineering Week, designed to inspire the next generation towards skills-based careers.
Organised by the Scarborough Business Ambassadors, the event expects to attract over 3000 students from 40 schools and colleges.
We’ll be among over 30 exhibitors comprising local, regional and national employers and training and education organisations.
Come along and say hello to us at our stand. We’re looking forward to talking to you about routes into an exciting career in engineering.
Here at Dale, we have a long history of engaging with young people and developing programmes to help them access careers in STEM.
Just last month, following the success of our previous apprenticeships, we announced the launch of our 2024 Apprenticeship Programme.
Our apprenticeship programme has a strong track record, with many apprentices securing permanent positions in their chosen fields.
Our Lead Engineer for Energy Storage and Renewables, Hannah Magowan, came to us through this programme. Hannah was named Apprentice of the Year at the 2018 Scarborough Business Awards.
Read about our Dale Towers of Power Battery Energy Storage System installation, led by Hannah this year.
At Dale, we offer work placements, student visits and knowledge-sharing initiatives to help support young people and educational establishments. It is important to us to help build partnerships with the education sector to help inspire the next generation of talent and contribute to their studies and professional growth.
We’ve had many university students intern with us for year-long placements. A recent student internship was Zack Dahou, who joined us as part of his Business Studies course at Nottingham Trent University.
During his 12 months with us, Zack worked with the Dale team to learn about a variety of aspects of our business, from technical projects to strategic planning and problem-solving.
In addition to our apprenticeship and internship programmes, we also create initiatives to help support local schools.
Our IT administrator, Steve Monkman, and Panel Wire Lead Operator, Andrew Smith, launched a donation programme for laptops and power test equipment.
Recent donations have included:
Oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and a label machine were given to the science and technology department at George Pindar School in Scarborough.
Ten laptops were donated to the Gallows Close Centre, a non-profit organisation offering alternative educational pathways, practical skills and employability skills training for young learners.
Laptops were donated to Northstead Community Primary School, enhancing learning opportunities for 600 children aged 4 to 11.
For more information about apprenticeship opportunities at Dale Power Solutions, email us at hr@dalepowersolutions.com or call us at +44 (0)330 999 3000.
Or come and see us at Scarborough Science & Engineering Week. We’d love to talk to you more about how we support young people interested in STEM careers.
