Tees Valley Net Zero Industry Scholarship

Ever wanted to work in the cleaner, healthier and safer industries of tomorrow, but didn’t know where to start? The Tees Valley Net Zero Industry Scholarship is here for you.

Applications are now open for the scholarship, which aims to train a new generation of skilled workers in key industrial roles crucial to the success of our region’s Net Zero ambitions.

The scholarship is open to individuals aged 16 and above, with 141 places available for up to two years’ training in trades such as:

• Welding
• Instrumentation
• Pipefitting
• Electrical Engineering
• Civil Operations

What’s more, participants will receive £100 per week during term time to help support them financially as they develop their skills.

Training will be delivered through local education providers including Darlington College, Hartlepool FE College, Middlesbrough College, Redcar & Cleveland College and NETA Training, backed by the Teesworks Skills Academy.

The scholarship is being powered by Net Zero Teesside Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership, which are working together on the Teesworks site to create the world’s first decarbonised industrial cluster thanks to a world-first power plant with carbon capture and storage capabilities.

That’s just one of the exciting career paths open to you, thanks to this training!