Tees Valley Schools Programme Inspires Clean Energy Careers for Students
Key Ideas
  • The Big Big Project in Tees Valley involved over 90 students from 14 secondary schools working with mentors from local businesses to design a 'Hydrogen SuperPlace'.
  • Egglescliffe School emerged as the winner of the competition, with students expressing newfound awareness of career opportunities in the clean energy sector.
  • Students shared their personal growth through the project, gaining confidence in public speaking and expressing eagerness to participate again in the future.
  • Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen praised the students for their innovation, problem-solving skills, and their contribution to shaping the future of clean energy.
The Big Big Project in Tees Valley brought together students from various secondary schools to participate in a competition aimed at promoting clean energy careers. Mentored by local businesses, the students were challenged to design a 'Hydrogen SuperPlace', focusing on energy use, transport, infrastructure, and public behavior. Egglescliffe School emerged victorious in the competition, with students like Oliver and Imogen expressing newfound awareness of the opportunities within the clean energy sector. The project not only fostered creativity and problem-solving skills but also helped students build confidence, as noted by Imogen's positive experience with public speaking. Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen commended the students for their active role in shaping the future through innovative ideas. The initiative highlights the importance of providing young individuals with opportunities to tackle real-world challenges and contribute meaningfully to the clean energy transition.
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