Engineer Apprenticeship Programme with SSE

Thinking about life after school – or a career change? Maybe you enjoy fixing things – or being outdoors and doing hands-on practical work. If so, the SSE Apprentice Programme could set you on the path to a long and rewarding career.
Offering you the chance to learn new skills whilst working, the Programme aims to qualify and train you to become one of our engineers of the future. You’ll be supported every step of the way by our Apprentice Programme Team, your SSE work colleagues and college tutors. And, by the end of your 3 or 4year programme you'll have achieved a Modern Apprenticeship and the chance of a career with SSE. You don't need any experience to apply. All you need is an interest in the work we do, an appreciation of our core values and the desire to do well. To meet the college requirements you'll need a minimum of 4 GCSEs (grade C or above or a minimum of National 4 in Scotland), including Maths, English and a Science or Craft subject. Please note most of our apprentices attend college on a block release arrangement for several weeks at any one time; so you may have to live away from home for short periods of time. For more information and to apply click here

Practical Opportunities for tomorrow's engineers

Technical Engineering Development Programme


East and West Midlands
£16-18k + excellent benefits

Want to get more from your training? Our business is built on having the very best people available to keep the lights on for millions of people. This is a great opportunity to become one of them - and to be paid a competitive wage from day one. Best of all, we'll give you all the support you need to develop and grow throughout the programme (which will last for at least three years). And when you've achieved your Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Engineering, you'll able to fulfill your potential by making a real difference to the future of energy.

To take part, you'll need A-levels (A/B grades) in Maths and a Science, or an ONC or Technical Certificate Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical engineering. During your first 12 months of training you'll be based remotely throughout the Midlands attending our Engineering Academy and other sites, so you'll need a full driving licence. We're looking for people who can bring great team-working, communication and organisational skills. Drive and determination are also essential, as is strong safety awareness, balanced with a willingness to take on new challenges.

If you want to use your energy to shape the future, Click here

Vega Science Trust - science careers videos

Various science related career videos recently broadcast on BBC2's Learning Zone:

Biochemist, Building Services Engineer, Computer Engineer, Cosmologist, Ecologist, Entomologist, Environment Scientist, Food Scientist, Mass Production Engineer, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physicist, Psychologist, Quantum Chemist, Robitics Engineer.

http://vega.org.uk/video/series/10#