2024 was a whirlwind of activity as we shared our safety message with young people and the agricultural community across Central and Southern Scotland, North and Mid Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Shropshire.
Our partnership with local schools on safety and STEM
Throughout the year we’ve been busy hosting and attending events, connecting with over 27,000 students across our regions. We also work with safety training facilities to spread our message through their dedicated electrical safety areas. Our mission? To teach young people how to stay safe around our equipment, what to do during a power cut, and to spark their interest in electricity through STEM workshops.
The energy sector is evolving, and it’s an exciting time to consider a career in the industry. As we adapt to meet customer needs and innovate to support our communities, our team are always on hand to chat with students about green careers and opportunities.
Cultivating safety: Engaging the agricultural community
We took our safety message to the heart of the agricultural community at major UK events like the Royal Cheshire Show and the Royal Highland Show. These events are highlights in our calendar, where we show farmers how to stay safe when operating machinery near our overhead lines and when digging around our underground cables.
As part of The Royal Highland Show, we showcased at the Royal Highland Education Trust tent to engage with young people and encourage them to discover how we’re protecting nature while developing new infrastructure.
Continuing our commitment in 2025
Our events are more than just dates on a calendar; they’re vital for spreading our safety message to agricultural communities and young people throughout our regions. They also offer practical advice for those in the agricultural community and a hands-on opportunity for young minds to dive into STEM activities and explore potential careers with SP Energy Networks.
We’re already gearing up for the next round of school events and the agricultural shows in 2025, excited for another year of connecting with the communities we serve.
Stay safe, stay informed! Curious about how to stay safe around electrical equipment? Dive into a world of knowledge on our website and become a safety superstar!
Educators, let’s empower the future together! Are you an educator with a passion for safety and STEM? Reach out to our team at powerwise@spenergynetworks.co.uk to discover how our school programme can light up your students’ curiosity and keep them safe!
Here’s to an electrifying 2025!