EEEGR - The Energy Sessions

In this SNS special episode we hear from Simon, Rob Bush, EEEGR Operations Manager and Gemma Head, EEEGR's Head of Skills as they talk all things SNS! We'll get a preview of the programme, side events, project updates and skills sessions.

Be sure to get your secure your place at SNS at eeegr.com/event/sns-2022

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In this latest episode Martin and Simon are joined by Charlie Jordan,  Project Director at ScottishPower Renewables (SPR). Charlie talks about the recent East Anglia ONE North and East Anglia TWO development consent order decision and what it means for the organisation and the region. Plus Charlie reveals why SPR have continued their Platinum sponsorship of EEEGR's SNS event.

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In this week’s episode of The Energy Sessions we join Martin and Simon as they speak to Councillor Lesley Wagland OBE, Member for Economic Renewal and Infrastructure Planning at Essex County Council as they discuss the opportunities within energy for the Essex supply chain as part of EEEGR’s “Energising Essex” programme of events. They also talk about the capabilities of Essex businesses, the importance of retaining talent within the county and why investment and economic growth in East of England is vital for future generations.

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Welcome back to the Energy Sessions! This week our Skills for Energy (SfE) Manager Gabby Waterman is joined by Alison Copeman, Careers Leader at Sir John Leman High School.

Gabby and Alison discuss SfE’s Young Energisers programme pilot, and why it is so important for students in the region to be aware of the opportunities available within STEM, alongside how students found the session.

The pair also discuss why it’s vital that employers within the industry engage with students now, to prepare the East of England’s local workforce for future challenges as well as encouraging more diversity within the sector.

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In our latest episode hosted by Martin and Simon, we're joined by Tom McGarry, Head of Stakeholder Engagement at Sizewell C and Ashley Shorey-Mills, Head of Sizewell C Supply Chain Engagement at Suffolk Chamber of Commerce to talk about the Sizewell C project, it's impact on the environment and local community and the opportunities for the supply chain.

We're also joined by our Head of Skills, Gemma, who discusses the skills side of the project and what we need to be doing to get a pipeline of future talent ready for the jobs that the Sizewell C project will create. 

We also pose the all important questions - is Sizewell C ready to be built, is the supply chain ready and is the future workforce ready?

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This week, we join Operations Manager Rob Bush and Business Relationship Manager Mark Groves for the first in a series of membership episodes!

Rob and Mark talk about the launch of EEEGR’s manifesto earlier this year, plus how Mark’s role fits into EEEGR’s new organisational structure.

Mark also discusses how members can work with EEEGR to elevate their content as well as how EEEGR can support them with their short- and long-term business goals.

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This week on EEEGR - The Energy Sessions we're joined by Head of Skills Gemma Head and Skills for Energy Manager Gabby Waterman for an update on the Skills for Energy programme, and how they're working with developers and operators to support them to develop their workforce.

Plus, Gemma and Gabby discuss Skills for Energy Champions, why it's important for students to also engage with the programme, and the importance of engaging with pupils at a much younger age.

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Join EEEGR’s Executive Chair Martin Dronfield and Executive Director of Policy & External Affairs Simon Gray for the first instalment of our new podcast! Plus, we’ll hear from EEEGR’s Events Manager Anna Castles in anticipation of the 2021 Wind Week East of England Event.

 In the first half, Martin and Simon discuss the challenges facing the East of England all energy industry at present, including preparing the future workforce as the energy transition progresses as well as how EEEGR is changing for the benefit of its members for the better in the face of these challenges.

Then, Anna and Martin discuss upcoming in-person events as the nation begins to open up again after 18 months of no events, including Wind Week 2021 and EEEGR’s end of year celebration!

Tickets for Wind Week East of England 2021: https://www.eeegr.com/events/wind-week-eeegr-events/ 

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