Empowering Energy Futures: Virtual Work Experience with Siemens

Job sector: Energy & Utilities

Siemens Energy
Uncover the world of Siemens Energy and the power that drives our lives! Join our exclusive virtual work experience program in collaboration with Springpod and Siemens Energy. Gain valuable insights into the company's focus areas, employability skills, and strategies to stand out in the professional world. This fantastic program covers everything from sustainability and power sources to energy transmission and essential employability skills. Engage in quizzes, activities, and hear from industry experts as you explore the dynamic landscape of energy and utilities with Siemens.

What's included
This programme will cover everything from sustainability and sources of power, to energy transmission and employability skills. You’ll have the chance to take part in great quizzes and amazing activities, and you’ll even have the chance to hear from leading industry experts along the way!

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Being Sustainable: Why This Is Important to Siemens Energy

You’ll begin the programme with an introduction to Siemens Energy and you’ll learn about why being sustainable is important to the business. After learning more about decarbonisation and recycling, you’ll attend a live webinar all about carbon, before thinking about your own pledge to reduce your carbon footprint!

Sources of Power & Transformation

When it comes to energy, there are lots of exciting and innovative developments emerging! In this module, you’ll learn more about water and wind as sources of energy before exploring the fascinating topic of hydrogen being used for power. You’ll then have a go at a fun activity all about hydrogen, before putting what you’ve learnt to the test in a quiz!

Resilience & Problem Solving

As you begin thinking about the world of work, you’ll want to know how you can get ready to progress. From building resilience to coming up with solutions, this module is all about resilience and problem solving - two fundamental skills that will help set you up for success.

Teamwork

Why is teamwork so important? Well, in this module you’ll find out! From how an effective team works to tips for supporting your team members, this module will help you discover not only why teamwork is a crucial skill for your employability, but also how you can develop and demonstrate it!

Energy Transmission

Ever wondered how, once generated, energy makes its way from A to B? In this module, you’ll learn more about how energy is transmitted and in particular, how Siemens Energy transmits energy into our homes. With topics ranging from our power supply and Smart Grids, you’ll be well equipped to finish off the module with an activity.

Caring About Your Career

This module will help you understand the world of work - and how you can prepare - a bit better. You’ll have the opportunity to attend a CV skills workshop, and will use what you learn to look at your own CV.

Communication

What do we mean when we talk about ‘communication’? Is it how we talk to someone face-to-face? Is it public speaking? Is it how your language might change in a professional environment? In fact, it’s all of these things and more! In this module you’ll learn all about communication - from body language and listening skills to visual and virtual communication. You’ll complete the module with a fun activity.

Sharing Your Learning Projects & Presentations

You’ll finish off the programme by uploading your project, workbook, and reflecting on what you’ve learnt.

Award: Certificate of completion
Programme dates: 21 October 2024 - 20 January 2025

Eligibility criteria

Age: 14+

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I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

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Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

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How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.