Dalkia, the energy management experts, realise the importance of supporting young people entering the industry.
Following STEMNET’s vision to create opportunities to inspire young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Dalkia are investing time in the STEM Ambassadors Programme.
The STEM Ambassadors Programme, which is supported by over 25,000 volunteers who offer their time and energy to promote STEM subjects, enables young people to develop and sharpen their skills, whilst improving employability and their choices in the UK’s competitive employment market. STEM Ambassadors are from STEM backgrounds, and can contribute to the programme in a variety of ways.
Extra-curricular activities, regular lessons, career days, visits and clubs are a number of ways in which STEM engages young people. The programmes key idea is to take a fresh perspective and capture the imagination of people in inspiring new ways.
STEMNET, who are keen to encourage more technicians to engage the next generation and help fill the skills gap, described as critical to the future of the UK’s economy, have welcomed the support from Dalkia.
Fundamental to Dalkia’s corporate responsibility and values, developing key skills of its employees and engaging the interest of young people is important in developing the future of the industry.
Derry Carr, a STEM Ambassador from Dalkia, commented: “The STEM Ambassadors Programme from STEMNET has enabled Dalkia to make a worthwhile difference in the local community.
“As a STEM Ambassador, we have challenged the stereotypes young people have about STEM subjects in an exciting and engaging way, whilst developing key skills required for a future in the industry. Dalkia hope to encourage more of its employees to become STEM Ambassadors and inspire the next generation of budding STEM enthusiasts.”
