Thames Water Utilities Virtual Work Experience: Stem Careers In Innovation
Thames Water · Online
About the role
Dive into the awesome world of STEM with Thames Water's Virtual Work Experience! 💧✨ Discover the super important role Thames Water plays at the crossroads of technology, innovation, and serving the public. As the UK's biggest water and wastewater provider, we bring clean, safe water to millions while rocking a ton of cool STEM careers. 🚀 If you're passionate about Science, Tech, Engineering, or Maths, this is for you! Get the inside scoop on water safety, wastewater treatment, sustainability goals 🌍, and the cutting-edge science and engineering behind it all. Explore diverse roles, from STEM and sustainability to digital wizardry, comms, and social media mastery. 📱 Join us in shaping the future of water services and innovation! This program is your chance to see how STEM delivers real, tangible impact by bringing clean drinking water to communities across the UK. 🏞️
What's Included:
- The Water Cycle & Clean Water Treatment: Ever wondered where your clean drinking water comes from and where wastewater ends up? We've got the answers! Learn about the water cycle, flooding, weather patterns, and managing pollution. 🌧️💡 Plus, a fun quiz to test your knowledge!
- Sustainability at Thames Water: Discover how we're crushing it in sustainability and contributing to the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 🌳 Hear about biodiversity and get hands-on with an activity to design the ultimate water-efficient, sustainable home! 🏡
- STEM at Thames Water: STEM is the backbone of the water industry! We'll show you how science, technology, engineering, and maths help us revolutionize water treatment, from using the latest tech to employing top engineers for safe and smooth operations. 🔬⚙️
- Digital, Communications & Social Media: Staying connected is key! Learn how we use digital tech to boost customer service and improve how our teams communicate. 💬 Discover how award-winning apps are made and how we're using tech to bring us and our customers closer than ever.
- Employability Skills: Ready to land your dream role? We've got your back! Learn about essential skills like problem-solving, communication, and teamwork – your cheat sheet to leveling up and succeeding in any role! 💪
- Pathways: Explore the many different routes to a career at Thames Water! We'll map out your next steps and highlight the amazing opportunities waiting for you in the industry. 🗺️🌟
Key responsibilities
- Engage with STEM principles and innovations in the water sector.
- Understand water safety, treatment, and environmental protection processes.
- Explore and apply sustainability initiatives and goals.
- Investigate diverse career pathways within the organisation.
- Develop core employability skills, including problem-solving and teamwork.