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Bideford College Careers Fair

On Thursday 7 November, team members from Flotation Energy took part in Bideford College’s annual careers fair.

Bideford College Careers Fair, November 2024.

Around 1,500 students attended the fair, meeting with more than 50 employers and asking questions about the job opportunities in their organisations.

The team were able to answer lots of questions from interested students about working in the offshore wind industry, and the potential of offshore wind developments in the Celtic Sea to create jobs in the industry.

It was great to be part of this inspiring event, and share our experiences of working in the offshore wind sector with so many interested students, teachers and parents. We are grateful to all those who visited our stall and asked such insightful and intelligent questions.

Tracey and TomWho attended the event

The team are committed to identifying opportunities within the local community to support the aspirations of young people in the development of renewable energy skills.

Previous work in this area includes:

  • Facilitating a trip for the students from University Centre for Northern Devon / Petroc to visit Flotation Energy’s parent company, TEPCO’s Inawashiro Daini Hydroelectric plant in Japan
  • Supporting the Marine Futures Conference at University Centre for Northern Devon / Petroc by leading a floating offshore wind activity session
  • Sponsoring Braunton Academy to participate in the First Lego League, a hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths challenge for children aged 4-16 years using robotics
  • Delivering school sessions to engage students in the White Cross project and floating offshore wind

The White Cross project is dedicated to, where possible, using local suppliers throughout the project. The project estimates a peak of over 300 jobs will be created in the wider South West region.

Meanwhile research commissioned by The Crown Estate shows that their proposals to enable the development of 4.5GW of offshore wind in the wider Celtic Sea could create up to 5,300 new jobs associated with the development of new floating wind farms.

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