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National Grid

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  • Duration: 4 mins
  • Publication date: 18 Nov 2015
  • Part of series The IET - Our World Series

Abstract

National Grid is tackling the skills shortage by inspiring and recruiting young talent, supporting their growth into future engineers. Joanna Simpson visited the Training Centre in Eakring as a young apprentice embarks on their first week at the centre.

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  • AM

    Aimee Mowat

    National Grid, First year Gas Transmission Apprentice

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    Sam Smith

    National Grid, Third year electricity Substation Apprentice

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    Steve Holliday

    National Grid, CEO

  • MH

    Megan Holt

    National Grid, Second year Gas Distribution E&I Apprentice

  • AC

    Aaron Coulson

    National Grid, New Talent Manager - HR

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    Natasha Kaplinsky

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    Natasha Kaplinsky

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