Twenty aspiring engineers from schools across Northern Ireland recently participated in the latest instalment of NI Water's Hybrid Work Experience Programme.

This was the second of three new Hybrid Work Experience opportunities planned by the company. This series, developed in partnership with the leading social mobility charity, Speakers for Schools, provides students aged 16-19 with the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into careers they are interested in.

NI Water's Head of HR Operations, Helen Devlin explained: "We are thrilled to offer these hybrid work experience opportunities to the next generation of engineers. It's been fantastic to see the students so engaged throughout the three day programme. We have been able to give them a real taste of what a career in engineering in NI Water could look like. 

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"Not only do our programmes provide invaluable hands-on experience and insights from our award-winning teams, but they open doors for young people to explore exciting careers while promoting social mobility across Northern Ireland."

Following the success of their first work experience session in November which focused on science careers at NI Water, a place on the engineering programme was highly sought after.

Students participated in two days of virtual sessions led by NI Water engineers, giving them a deeper understanding of the crucial role engineering plays in delivering water.

This programme culminated in an in-person day at Dorisland Water Treatment Works, where students enjoyed a tour of the facility, and engaged in fun, hands-on challenges designed to illustrate how engineering is integral to the water delivery process.

The next hybrid work experience programme, focusing on careers in Finance, will take place in June 2025.