South Lanarkshire secondary school students visit local substation in attempt to inspire next generation

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A group of South Lanarkshire secondary school students visited a local substation in an attempt to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.SP Energy Networks welcomed aspiring pupils from Lesmahagow High School to its Coalburn substation to help inspire the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics talent.The community liaison team at SP Energy Networks arranged the visit for fourth, fifth and sixth-year pupils to be led on an escorted tour of the substation site.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Presley McGuire, Project Manager at SP Energy Networks, said: "Inspiring the next generation and opening their eyes to the breadth of careers on offer is a key priority of ours at SP Energy Networks.

So, to have the opportunity to share my experience of pursuing a career in STEM and to teach the Lesmahagow pupils a little more about us was a real privilege.“We’re passionate about leading the way towards a net zero future and to see how engaged the young people were, was really encouraging.“We wish the pupils at Lesmahagow success in the future and hope to see some familiar faces working at SP Energy Networks in the near future, so they make the swap from school to substation the launchpad for a great green career.”The visit was well received, with pupils gaining