SSE to deliver a live lesson with Johnstone High School in Renfrewshire focusing on data security
With Scottish Careers Week taking place from 15-19 November, energy firm SSE is delivering a live lesson with Johnstone High School in Renfrewshire focusing on data security.
Tech employers are also now being invited to join the first in a series of training sessions explaining the resources available for taking part in live lessons, including a best practice guide to virtual engagement, and to make use of a new online toolkit offering further support.
"The success of our pilot programme of live lessons showed this concept has a great deal to offer. It gives young people a genuine insight into the tech sector and helps employers engage with potential new talent."
Claire Gillespie, Digital Technology Skills Industry Manager at Skills Development Scotland
Partnerships essential
Mark Logan, author of the Scottish Tech Ecoystem Review, is amongst those encouraging employers to take part.
He said: “Partnerships between school and industry are essential if we are going to strengthen the talent pipeline.
“Engaging schools in this way provides young people with a richer idea of what a career in tech could offer them. It brings the curriculum to life and shows the real-world applications of what is taught in the classroom.
“I’d ask tech employers of all types to consider how they could play their part in attracting the next generation of talent.”
Tackling Climate Change
Next Tuesday’s lesson involving SSE and Johnstone High School will focus on the role data security plays in tackling climate change, with the lesson aligned to the National Progression Award (NPA) in Cyber Security.
Michael Wallis, SSE plc Group Chief Information Officer, said: “The biggest challenge facing us all is the climate emergency and it is the young people of today whose future is really being threatened by this.
“At SSE we are reimagining the world of energy so we can protect their future and the planet. That’s why I am proud of our support for the Scottish Careers Week where we can share our vision with those who want to join us on our journey to net zero.
“Emerging digital technologies, artificial intelligence and cyber security sit at the heart of our response to climate change. We’ll be holding a live teach-in to showcase cyber security - just one of our many career opportunities.
“I hope it will encourage young women and men to consider a career in technology and see how it is helping to create a better world of energy.”
