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Celebrating Women in Engineering: OnPath Energy Engineers Inspire Next Generation

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OnPath Energy engineers Leah Pearson and Hannah Bartram visited St Bede's Catholic Academy in Stockton to speak about their work as part of the International Women in Engineering Day, celebrating the achievements of women engineers worldwide. The event aimed to inspire young people, especially girls, to pursue STEM careers. Leah and Hannah shared their experiences, career paths, and work on renewable energy technologies, encouraging students to think about the future opportunities in the industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • OnPath Energy engineers Leah Pearson and Hannah Bartram visited St Bede's Catholic Academy to promote women in engineering and inspire the next generation.
  • Fewer than one in six engineers in the UK are women, making it essential to celebrate and encourage women to pursue STEM careers.
  • OnPath Energy owns and operates two onshore wind farms in the North East, generating over 56,000 MWh of electricity in 2024, enough to meet the average annual electricity needs of more than 19,300 homes.
  • The company's community benefits funds generated combined revenues of more than £51,000 for local projects and good causes last year.
  • International Women in Engineering Day aims to highlight the work of female engineers and inspire young women to join the industry.
  • Leah Pearson emphasizes the importance of showcasing renewable energy technologies and their impact on addressing the UK's future energy needs.
  • The event aimed to break down misconceptions and stereotypes that could prevent girls from achieving their full potential in STEM fields.
  • St Bede's Academy headteacher Bernadette Rizzi-Allen encourages her students to be aspirational and believe they can change the world.

Statistics:

  • 56,000 MWh of electricity generated by OnPath Energy's two onshore wind farms in 2024.
  • Electricity generated enough to meet the average annual electricity needs of more than 19,300 homes (2024 data).
  • Combined revenues of more than £51,000 generated by OnPath Energy's community benefits funds for local projects and good causes in 2024.

Sources:

  • OnPath Energy press release
  • International Women in Engineering Day website
  • St Bede's Catholic Academy website
  • Figure caption: (from left) St Bede's Academy headteacher Bernadette Rizzi-Allan, Year Five pupils Angel, Sara and Iris, and OnPath Energy electrical engineer Leah Pearson

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