Research from E.ON¹ has revealed that almost half (44%) of school leavers aged between 16-18 years believe a degree apprenticeship is the best path to starting a green career. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week next week, E.ON has announced it is recruiting for its September 2024 intake of degree apprentices in a variety of sustainability-focused roles, including three new programmes.

E.ON, which is one of the UK’s leading energy and sustainable solutions companies, has an established degree apprenticeship scheme which enables those joining to work full-time and earn a competitive salary while studying for a degree which is fully funded by the company.

Applications are open for a range of degree apprenticeship roles which start in September 2024, including Engineering, Project Management, Digital Technology, Environmental Specialist, Quantity Surveyor and Accountancy and Taxation. 

Helen Bradbury, Chief People Officer at E.ON UK, said: “We’re proud to have supported hundreds of apprentices over recent years and to offer green job opportunities that are genuinely helping make people’s homes, businesses and communities more sustainable.

“At E.ON, we believe every job is a green job as we work to tackle the climate crisis and meet the UK’s net zero targets. We’re leading the transformation of the energy industry for the better, and attracting, retaining and developing the right talent is vital to our success. We’re keen to find people who are passionate about embarking on a career where they can help create a smarter and more sustainable energy future, while working towards their degree at the same time.”

With applications open until Friday 1^st March 2024, E.ON is offering degree apprenticeships which run over a four or five year period, with apprentices undertaking placements across the E.ON business.

Each placement links back to the apprentice’s chosen academic path at university. The schemes also offer degree apprentices the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the energy industry, their interpersonal and business skills, and their network of people from across the organisation, E.ON’s partners and stakeholders.

Since 2018, E.ON has supported 868 apprentices and currently has more than 220 apprentices, including 23 degree apprentices, working on more than 50 different schemes across the business, including customer service, accountancy, HR, legal and cyber security. 

“Applying for a degree apprenticeship was a no-brainer for me: studying for a degree that is paid for while also earning a salary. Undertaking a green job was very important to me too – my generation and the generations to come are the ones that will feel the effects of climate change unless we take action. Green jobs are only going to grow, and I am entering the sector at an important time, but also at a time where we still have time to act.

“My advice for someone applying for an apprenticeship is to research about the business and sector you’re applying to. There are so many great opportunities out there, just take some time to research and explore.”

• To find out more about E.ON’s degree apprenticeship scheme and to apply, visit: eon-uk-careers.com/degreeapprenticeships

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Further case studies and photos are available on request.

1.  Research carried out on behalf of E.ON by 3Gem Sept 2023, surveying 2,000 16-24 year olds in the UK.

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