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RWE Virtual Work Experience

Discover how offshore wind helps power homes across the UK and explore the wide range of careers behind one of the country's fastest-growing renewable energy industries.

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Overview

In this flexible virtual work experience programme, students will learn how offshore wind farms are designed, built and operated, while gaining insight into the engineering, environmental and technical challenges involved. Through videos, interactive activities and real-world case studies, they'll hear directly from RWE employees and explore the different roles that make offshore wind projects possible.

Students will find out how wind turbines generate electricity, learn about the importance of sustainability and environmental protection, and discover how innovation is shaping the future of renewable energy. The programme also highlights the many pathways into the sector, from engineering and project management to environmental science, digital technology and operations.

Virtual work experience is a great way for young people to explore a growing industry at a time that suits them. The free programme can be completed at their own pace and includes a range of interactive tasks designed to build knowledge, confidence and career awareness. Students who complete the experience will receive a certificate and downloadable portfolio of their work.

Ideal for students who are interested in renewable energy, sustainability, engineering or technology, this experience provides a valuable introduction to careers that are helping to create a cleaner, greener future.

Details

School subject: Technology/computing

Engineering

Maths
Curriculum links: Computing

Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism

Biology: Material cycles and energy

Physics: Energy

Engineering

Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity

Computing science

Sciences - Planet earth: Energy sources and sustainability

Sciences - Planet earth

Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering

Physics: Electricity

Physics: Energy transfer

Design thinking and engineering: Engineering

Technology & design - Communication: Use of ICT tools (including 3D modelling)

Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity

Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products

Sciences - Earth and universe: The environment and human influences

Sciences - Forces and energy

Technology & design - Control
Group size: Small groups
Participation level: Independent work
Duration: Multi-session - flexible
Dates: 29 June 2026 – 31 December 2028
Cost: Free
Location: Online

Learning outcomes

Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Frameworks

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

5 - Encounters with employers and employees
6 - Experiences of workplaces

EqualEx

Introduce and Inspire

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:

Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges

Enrichment framework

5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
6 - An enrichment offer that works in partnership

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