A Ballymoney student has completed a summer work placement with Northern Ireland Electricity.

Christopher Surgeoner, who attends Dalriada School, spent four weeks with NIE working on an engineering project on high voltage circuit breakers.

As part of the Nuffield STEM Engineering Bursary, Christopher presented his final project and findings to a panel of NIE engineers.

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Alan Hall, Lines & Stations Delivery Manager, said: "I was very impressed by the final project that Christopher presented. His enthusiasm is overwhelming and he has certainly given us some potential areas to consider.

"There is an on going skills shortage, especially in the electrical engineering sector, so we are pleased to be associated with the Nuffield STEM Engineering Bursary. The Bursary provides young people with the opportunity to get a flavour of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers. I hope Christopher has gained a lot from his placement and has been inspired to follow a career in engineering."

(CD/JP)