Scholarships give girls boost into energy jobs
Unique course encourages pupils to pursue careers in the industry
FOUR Fife pupils on a unique course aimed at encouraging girls into the energy industry have been given a boost to their future careers after being awarded scholarships.
Pupils Emily Pugh, Cerys Robertson, Samantha Witcomb and Bing Lin were awarded the scholarships for their hard work and commitment to their studies at a special presentation held at Shell UK’s Fife Natural Gas Liquids Plant at Mossmorran.
The pupils are currently on the Shell UK Girls in Energy course at Fife College’s Levenmouth Campus, and were awarded scholarships of £500 by Shell UK to support their studies.
Emily said: “I feel very honoured to receive this award as it means a lot to me. I will spend the money I have received from winning this scholarship on furthering my education, which could help me in the future if I decide to go to university or college or if I need anything to help me with my exams.”
The scholarship awards were presented at the Shell UK plant at Mossmorran by Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Lead Claire Davidson, and Community Liaison Officer Pauline McGeevor.
The pupils also got the opportunity to tour the site and speak to women working there, including Operations Engineer Beatrice Siyanbola, Engineering Lead Tyne Bradley, and apprentices Emma Hancock and Terrie Watson.
Pauline said: “It was a pleasure to meet the students, to reward them for their hard work
throughout the year and to hear about their future ambitions.
“It is vital that young women see the opportunities that exist in the energy industry and the Girls in Energy course aims to link real life and learning experiences to nurture the next generation of problem-solvers, leaders and innovators in the sector.”
The Shell UK Girls in Energy course, offers school pupils a unique insight into the energy industry as well as enhancing key employability skills.
The course has been popular with pupils over several years with 13 students, aged 14-16, from high schools around Fife taking part this year.
The course is part of a wide range of initiatives which Shell UK and Fife College are working on together to help reduce the gender imbalance in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) related subjects and to support and encourage more people into the energy industry.