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Pathways to Progress

This programme is designed to empower students aged 16-24 from diverse backgrounds by providing essential skills, knowledge, and opportunities to enhance their employability and future career prospects into the energy sector.
It focuses on bridging the gaps between education and the world of work, particularly supporting students from disadvantaged or underrepresented communities.

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At a glance

Targeted at underrepresented young people aged 16-24
Includes a half-day Industry Masterclass
Enhances employability in the energy sector
Potential work experience opportunities at National Grid

National Grid’s Pathways to Progress raises future aspirations of 16-24 year olds to careers in the energy sector and the wider green economy, and provides increased access to opportunities within National Grid, particularly for those facing multiple barriers to social mobility.

The Young Enterprise strand helps young people to improve their employability and career prospects by providing an introduction to the energy sector and wider green economy, and the skills required to thrive in entry-level roles at National Grid.

Young Enterprise delivers half-day Industry Masterclasses within schools and colleges, where National Grid employees are available for support, advise and sharing of top tips.

The Masterclass focuses on building essential skills such as Teamwork, Problem-Solving and Communication, and also covers job application and interview preparation. It provides an insight into how large organisations such as National Grid recruit and the processes they use to do this.

Following participation in a Masterclass, young people are invited to take part in National Grid site visits and work experience placements with the aim of deepening knowledge about different careers in the energy sector and what is required to prepare for them. Young Enterprise also offers career coaching to young people who are pursuing careers at National Grid, so they are best prepared for applications, shortlisting and interviews.