The Education and Skills Development Programme is funded by ScottishPower Renewables' Beinn an Tuirc 2 Windfarm Community Benefit Fund. It aims to deliver Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities and also to increase awareness among families and young people of the career opportunities available within these areas. Argyll and Bute Council works in partnership with the funders to allocate a proportion of the Beinn an Tuirc 2 community benefit funding to the Education and Skills Development programme to ensure that long-term benefits for local people in Argyll and Bute are provided.
Since its start, ALIenergy’s Education Officers have delivered a wide range of educational workshops and events, coordinating activity with schools, community groups, local employers and other organisations which support learning around the four STEM subjects. The officers have considerable experience providing educational services to different age groups, working extensively across the renewables and sustainable energy sectors. ALIenergy can also provide tailor-made sessions for adults, businesses and community groups.
Lindsay McQuade, CEO Of ScottishPower Renewables:
“Aside from clean, green electricity, ScottishPower Renewables’ onshore windfarms in Argyll and Bute also support initiatives like the ALIenergy Education and Skills Development Programme. By funding two education officers, delivering local projects educating young people and their families about STEM – and the opportunities pursuing an interest in such subjects can offer – the community benefit funding provided by ScottishPower is making a difference. It’s great to be involved and I hope the programme, being delivered in schools and online across Argyll and Bute, encourages young people to consider how they can contribute to a cleaner and greener future.”
Project delivery to date :
Providing a variety of events to different year-groups, such as after-school science clubs, STEM open days (for pupils and parents/carers) and the promotion of the UK-wide STEM Ambassador programme.
Working with partner organisations to help raise young people’s awareness of renewable technologies as a viable career option, including signposting young people to academic and vocational opportunities
Attending local events across Argyll & Bute and engaging with visitors to these with fun and informative activities to help develop knowledge and understanding of energy principles and issues.
For more information on the range of services that we provide, get in touch via our contact form, telephone 01631 565183 or email enquiries@alienergy.org.uk.
