Term starts back with climate change career talks from HyNet

10 September 2024

HyNet, the project focused on decarbonising industry across the North West and North Wales, has reached a milestone in its school support outreach.

The HyNet team are delighted to announce that their recent education outreach has now reached over 1,000 young people across the region.

The programme, an exciting series of educational events and initiatives, was designed to educate young people about the importance of sustainability, low carbon energy, and the innovative technologies shaping the future.

Over the past few months, HyNet’s outreach team has visited primary and secondary schools in Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Liverpool, Manchester, St. Helens, Conwy and Southport, and many other local communities. The visits included interactive workshops on glorious gases, carbon foot printing, solar and wind power testing and presentations, aimed at sparking interest in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) subjects.It’s not just the students having all of the fun!

Last week, we visited Meols Cop High in Southport, to explain to teachers about climate-focused careers, future job markets and the in-demand net zero skills.

Duncan Birtwistle, Project Manager for HyNet said: “We are committed to building a low carbon future through HyNet, and that starts with education. We want to inspire and educate the next generation about the importance of sustainability and renewable energy. By engaging with young people today, we are investing in leaders of the future who will provide a vital role in addressing the climate challenges."

HyNet plans to continue its education outreach efforts by visiting more schools and communities in the coming months. The project is dedicated to providing quality STEM education and inspiring young people to think creatively about the future of energy and how they can play their part.

Working in partnership with the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes, HyNet has funded 14 visits across North Wales, Cheshire and Liverpool City Region, with over 370 pupils getting the chance to explore the museum and take park in hand-on workshops.

HyNet has also supported educational-organisation Mad Science to deliver sessions at a further 11 schools.

Nicola Sowerby, teacher at St. Teresea’s Catholic Primary School in Chester said on their HyNet sponsored trip to Catalyst in May 2024: “Thank you so much HyNet for funding our trip to the Catalyst Museum… We could easily have spent another day there and the children would still be discovering new science knowledge. You have enabled a passion for science in our children that will see them through school.”

HyNet will shortly be releasing an information guide for future net zero career opportunities including key skills and qualifications.

For more information on HyNet, please visit: HyNet North West.