b'26 Partner News Summer 2022CorporateAmbassadors mission toUK Power Networks STEM ambassadors will support the companys Levelling Up agenda. UK Power Networks was the first electricity STEM engineering skills gapnetwork to partner with Levelling Up Goals, producing a social mobility action plan for recruitment, engagement, safety, D&I, customer vulnerability and energy transition. This benchmark will help the company ensure everyone has the same opportunities in life, benefiting employees and its communities.To become a STEM Ambassador, visit stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors/join-New engineering ambassadors at BritainsVienna McAndie, from STEM Learnings STEMstem-ambassador-programmebiggest electricity network are advising youngAmbassador Programme, said: Children are people about exciting career opportunities atnaturally inquisitive and fascinated about the heart of a low carbon future. science and other STEM subjects, but dont necessarily consider a career based on these UK Power Networks established a vibrantsubjects as an option for them. new team of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) ambassadors duringWe want to broaden young peoples British Science Week (March 11-20), set toawareness of the types of jobs STEM skills become diverse and relatable engineeringcan lead to and challenge stereotypes of role models. Since then, more than 70what a STEM professional is. There is a employees have registered to become STEMsignificant shortage of skilled applicants for ambassadors. STEM jobs and the gap widens every year, but early intervention through education can The electricity specialists want to showshow children the possibilities of their own young people how exciting engineeringfuture careers. careers are within their grasp. Events will include interactive school, college and youthWe need to show young people role models group visits, careers fairs, mentoring andwho look like them, have similar backgrounds work experience. and can show the huge variety of careers paths they could have.Alex Sturge, Head of Communications, Engagement and Development at UK PowerSTEM Ambassadors have undergone Networks, said: We want to engage andenhanced background checks to volunteer inspire students throughout their education,with children, completed safeguarding from primary school children to universitytraining and have significant opportunities students. Young people are enthusiasticfor their own professional development. The about sustainability and net zero, and we areSTEM Ambassador programme is funded by working right at the heart of that. UKRI and is free for everyone involved. STEM ambassadors have an important role talking about what life is like in an engineering company in the electricity and utility sector. This will help our whole sector and is integral to attracting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce to achieve our business goals.Our ambassadors have a passion; feel proud of the industry they work in and can show how the immense opportunities in our industry are accessible to everyone.Employees at UK Power Networks have two paid days leave each year to volunteer in their communities and STEM ambassadors can use this time to share their passion for their vocation. New STEM ambassadors, Alex Sanderson, Lee Woods and Rosie Watt.'