A woman who helped to put the first man on the moon and her parents’ love for nature inspired Project Engineer Lara Chilcott, 27, to study science. This early passion has now turned into a career where she can use her skills to protect the planet and play a vital role in our transition to a sustainable society.
Great teachers set Amrit Teja, IT Operations Manager, on the path to a career that would see her explore genetics and biomedical science, before embarking on her latest role helping to shape National Grid’s digital future.
This National Apprentice Week we spoke to managers about the many positives of introducing apprentices into their teams – and their top tips for bringing out the best in new talent.
National Grid research shows the UK needs 400,000 jobs to achieve net zero by 2050. Finding and fostering young talent to build this essential workforce is a priority, helped by the news that a career tackling climate change is the second most popular choice for 18 to 24 year-olds.
At National Grid we’re always looking to the future, exploring new innovations and efficient ways of working while ensuring our employees stay safe. Spot the Robot Dog is part of the new guard, conducting essential safety inspections at one of our US electricity substations.
Following the launch of our first UK and US green bonds, our first Green Financing Report reveals exactly how these funds were used to finance clean energy projects that support the decarbonisation of our networks and protect our natural environment.
