A virtual event led by Energy Networks Association (ENA) and UK Power Networks, brought industry employees, contractors and other member organisations together to celebrate, network and be inspired by some key female role models within the sector.
Alex Sturge, head of communications, engagement and development at UK Power Networks, said:
“It’s important that we continue to make engineering an attractive and appealing profession for women. Already this year we have created 30 new STEM ambassadors who are out and about engaging at schools and colleagues. They have so far shared the opportunities available in the energy sector with more than 1,500 young women. Our event today, on International Women in Engineering Day, is another great way to raise the profile of engineering at what is a very exciting time for engineering In the UK. The people we engage and attract today will be the people charged with facilitating the transition to Net Zero tomorrow.”
ENA has launched a People and Careers in Energy webpage dedicated to providing those looking for jobs or currently working within the sector resources to help. The webpage also detail's the energy networks' commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) through the publication of a DEI Charter.
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Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing the energy networks. Our members include every major electricity network operator in the UK. The electricity networks are at the heart of the energy transition. They directly employ more than 26,000 people in the UK, including 1,500 apprentices. They are spending and investing £33bn in our electricity grids over the coming years, to ensure safe, reliable and secure energy supplies for the millions of homes and businesses reliant on power every day.
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