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Energise Your Career & Develop Key Skills with Work Experience from EDF

Job sector: Energy & Utilities

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Overview

EDF is Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity, and they’ve pioneered a number of innovative and groundbreaking projects to get there…curious to know how you’d fit in?

What’s Included

From an introduction to EDF to an exploration of the exciting careers you could pursue at the company - this programme will teach you it all! Dive into the importance of renewables, discover the importance of technology and innovation, and learn what employability skills will make you stand out.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Introduction to EDF

In this module, we’ll introduce you to EDF, their notable projects and their commitment to sustainability and net zero. You’ll also discover what areas you could pursue a career in, and brush up on your skills with an activity and a quiz.

Renewable Energy

What does generating renewable energy look like? How does EDF do it? In this module, you’ll learn about all things renewables, and dive into specific energy types like solar, onshore/offshore wind and hydrogen. Hear from the renewables team in a live webinar, and complete a renewables activity and recap quiz.

Nuclear Energy

Let’s dive into nuclear energy now and discover how this sector is growing in the UK. We’ll cover key topics like safety and nuclear energy generation before hearing from the nuclear experts during an exciting live webinar.

Commercial, Finance & Supply Chain

What roles do commercial, finance and supply chain teams play at EDF? Where does HR and legal come into play? In this programme’s fifth module, you’ll explore a range of careers you may not have expected to find at an energy company and hear directly from the experts involved.

IT, Digital, Data & Tech

This one’s for anyone interested in technology, and the key role it plays in EDF’s journey towards a greener future. What careers are available for those interested in the digital and data world, and what insight can we learn from the experts? You’ll deploy your technological vision in this module’s activity, and recap what you’ve learned with a short quiz.

Early Careers & Pathways

Now onto early career pathways…What is the difference between an apprenticeship and a graduate programme? Where does an industrial placement fit in? In this module, we’ll tackle all the important things you need to know before starting your career, not forgetting application tips and insight!

Employability

In this module, we’ll introduce you to employability skills and their importance, and dive into the specific ones you need to excel at EDF and beyond. We’ll cap things with a self-evaluation activity, to get you thinking about your current strengths and areas to improve.
Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
10 June 2024 - 10 June 2025

Eligibility criteria

Age
14+
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Energise Your Career & Develop Key Skills with Work Experience from EDF

Job sector: Energy & Utilities

Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
10 June 2024 - 10 June 2025

Eligibility criteria

Age
14+

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