The SPARC Alliance recently hosted an information day at RWE’s Pembroke Net Zero Centre (PNZC), inviting nine secondary school teachers to learn about the latest green technology developments in Pembrokeshire.
Members including RWE, Blue Gem Wind, Floventis (Cierco Energy), Port of Milford Haven, Ledwood Engineering, ERM, and Morgan Sindall Construction delivered presentations on Green Hydrogen, Ports, Floating Offshore Wind, Engineering, and Sustainable Construction. Newly appointed Patron, CEO Luciana Ciubotariu, Celtic Freeport, spent the day with the teachers and toured the impressive PNZC site.
Ben Williams and Dr Mark Picton from RWE jointly commented, “The day aimed to equip the newly appointed SPARC Practitioners with knowledge about Net Zero’s positive impact in Pembrokeshire, the evolving job market, and future prospects — highlighting the potential rise in high-value technical jobs across the region”.
STEM teachers among the SPARC Practitioners welcomed the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, intending to integrate local Net Zero advancements into their classrooms. This initiative aims to inspire young female learners to consider careers in sustainable power, renewables, and construction — fields they might not have otherwise explored.
The SPARC Practitioners receive support from the Alliance’s full membership and a Schools/Industry Liaison, Holly Skyrme of Marine Energy Wales and Pembrokeshire College. Industry engagement is a crucial component to complement classroom learning, encouraging young female participation.
Starting in September, the SPARC Alliance programme offers bite-sized learning and careers education for 12–14-year-olds. The ‘Project Influencer’ unit culminates in an inter-school competition and prize-giving event next July ‘25. Additionally, the Alliance, which includes Pembrokeshire College, plan to launch a mentoring programme for post-16 females as part of the initiative.
For more information about the SPARC Alliance, please contact: h.williams@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
