The more you explore, the more you experience. And the more you experience, the more you develop…. That’s what we’re offering on our various programmes. Whichever you choose, our structured training and hands-on work experience will help you build a strong platform for a career with National Grid.

• The Year in Industry. Open to students (of any degree discipline) who decide to take a year out before or during university, this Government-recognised scheme leads towards a management qualification. More.
• Industrial Placement. Typically favoured by students on a sandwich course, we can offer year-long placements across our business. More.
• Sponsored Student Programme. We’re happy to sponsor the most able students on our programmes, offering a package which includes a bursary and allowances for software and books, as well as guaranteed eight-week paid summer placements. More.
• Internship. This is a long summer placement open to mechanical or chemical engineering students looking to become future industry leaders. More.
• Power Academy. Open to anyone studying Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronic or Power Systems Engineering with one of our 7 partner universities, this excellent sponsorship package includes a bursary, book and software allowance and contribution toward university fees.  More.

If you join us on any of these schemes, you will be in a strong position to apply for our industry leading Graduate Development Programme.