RWE has marked Apprentice Week with the launch of its 2022 training programmes which include 14 new positions within RWE Renewables and RWE Supply and Trading.
RWE has 61 apprentices training in different businesses and varied positions across the UK, in roles that include wind technician, accounting technician, associate project manager, software development and software tester and engineering apprentice.
Tom Glover, RWE UK country chair, said: “Through our apprentice programmes, we aim to find the engineers, technicians, project managers and IT specialists of the future to drive forward the growth of renewables and support our commodity trading activities.
“All of our apprentices come from the regions our power plants or business quarters are located in and will make a valuable contribution to the communities we operate within.”
Amelia Coulam (pictured), RWE offshore wind apprentice, said: “The most enjoyable part of my apprenticeship so far is going offshore and getting work experience out in the field.
“Whilst offshore I was able to put all of my knowledge and skills I had learnt so far into practice.
“My advice for people thinking about an apprenticeship, is that it doesn’t matter on your background whether you come from engineering or a different industry, if you have a good attitude and personality, go for it.”
RWE Renewables has developed a national apprenticeship hub at Coleg Llandrillo in Wales where it has already successfully trained over 30 apprentices.
The apprenticeship programme was first launched in 2012 to generate skilled wind technicians who could meet the growing needs of the offshore wind sector.
Trainee wind turbine technicians will be stationed at some of the largest offshore wind farms in the UK including Triton Knoll, off the coast of Lincolnshire which is under construction.