{"id":3610,"date":"2026-02-18T11:38:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/?p=3610"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:38:04","slug":"scottish-power-opportunities-school-leavers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/kingsparksecondary\/2026\/02\/18\/scottish-power-opportunities-school-leavers\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottish Power Opportunities- School Leavers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We\u2019re excited to announce that applications are now open for our paid placements with\u00a0<strong>Scottish Power<\/strong>\u00a0for 2026\/27!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please share this with your\u00a0<strong>S5\/S6\/Year 13<\/strong>\u00a0students who might be seeking\/benefit from a paid 12 month placement in industry after they finish school.<\/p>\n<p>Scottish Power is a long-term partner with EDT, offering exciting placement work, which might also lead to potentially post-placement opportunities, such as apprenticeships, paid vacation work during a degree or graduate scheme opportunities!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does Scottish Power do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scottish Power transmit, distribute and connect electricity to and from millions of homes and businesses over their network and is one of the world\u2019s largest integrated utility companies and are a world leader in wind energy. Scottish Power Renewables are building new solar, wind, battery and green hydrogen infrastructure &#8211; ready for the increasing demand for more green, secure and affordable energy to help deliver a better future, quicker.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of placement work do Scottish Power offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are<strong>\u00a05<\/strong>\u00a0main areas of work, such as;<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Business &amp; Corporate<\/li>\n<li>Marketing &amp; Communications<\/li>\n<li>Cyber\/IT &amp; Data<\/li>\n<li>Engineering &amp; Technical<\/li>\n<li>Finance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For further details on placements, visit our website\u2019s vacancy page<\/strong>\u00a0<a id=\"anchor-14d06ede-b05b-db59-6e69-97937a612140\" title=\"https:\/\/djZ-0304.eu1.hubspotlinks.com\/Ctc\/DQ+113\/djZ-0304\/VWsmJd928LqRW6gqj1Y1PgrCYW15bp5B5KtyHPN4jRWcx3m2nnW7lCdLW6lZ3n4W7-6MHD4913n1W3p7jKj5hwMnBN7nz-6qNCpnRW7-4KHH5SDGyJW5YFJj65ztbhkW90Tb-s8hCrX7VdLHQH10vJJrW53kBcV2R3VbWW4TTw4P3yL5YYW65bB-M6MgmNhVmbkxk7RnB0vW73BY2M2ZDyt5W913WgB77pPSMW8RH2g46rlhVTW5bmkFN8CHh_pW19fwfR166nz_N6Jbj7zZPVGbVpjsS84Jrv7QW94wSX85X3rRkW4RJj8K7-N2YDW9jj4Gm5RBCfXW8JPH_M7YGx5yN5Mzw7cHd3nGW8yKL6-8s9qkkf44Z0Gq04\" href=\"https:\/\/djz-0304.eu1.hubspotlinks.com\/Ctc\/DQ+113\/djZ-0304\/VWsmJd928LqRW6gqj1Y1PgrCYW15bp5B5KtyHPN4jRWcx3m2nnW7lCdLW6lZ3n4W7-6MHD4913n1W3p7jKj5hwMnBN7nz-6qNCpnRW7-4KHH5SDGyJW5YFJj65ztbhkW90Tb-s8hCrX7VdLHQH10vJJrW53kBcV2R3VbWW4TTw4P3yL5YYW65bB-M6MgmNhVmbkxk7RnB0vW73BY2M2ZDyt5W913WgB77pPSMW8RH2g46rlhVTW5bmkFN8CHh_pW19fwfR166nz_N6Jbj7zZPVGbVpjsS84Jrv7QW94wSX85X3rRkW4RJj8K7-N2YDW9jj4Gm5RBCfXW8JPH_M7YGx5yN5Mzw7cHd3nGW8yKL6-8s9qkkf44Z0Gq04\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply for these roles<\/strong> (or other non-Scottish Power roles), complete an online application form on our website\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/djZ-0304.eu1.hubspotlinks.com\/Ctc\/DQ+113\/djZ-0304\/VWsmJd928LqRW6gqj1Y1PgrCYW15bp5B5KtyHPN4jRWd63m2nnW8wLKSR6lZ3kQW5ZQn6k7fM4r_W5-cj8v1VTvb3W1bGgvc8y8jJpW8J0KQh9j9pLpV-bRSf8yfxdDW22QdWn6Sd29-N5CH3F3c8pM6W4zWmC97JCQhhN6pr4bQk2jrvW7dhBHN6WNgV1N3wX8gmWyfk2W4cjnf63pWLYjVyCt135TRF1RW1V5nPM7SjbrwW7QVbN61086VtW4zprMX2Yy33MW2ft5Tm11Y5r5W7jSYSg5J_45sV7v8wY83m6GkW7FyXdg1mh0rBW2yH_hf7q7_9NVqd2fR27jQLkW2X_M6s66WpQPW1qmRcr3Bs1v0Msfg-WBz2f_VJNx2r6ySbCkN7bJTVCmnjkRW4jzVRf8klwydf3_xMFH04\" href=\"https:\/\/djz-0304.eu1.hubspotlinks.com\/Ctc\/DQ+113\/djZ-0304\/VWsmJd928LqRW6gqj1Y1PgrCYW15bp5B5KtyHPN4jRWd63m2nnW8wLKSR6lZ3kQW5ZQn6k7fM4r_W5-cj8v1VTvb3W1bGgvc8y8jJpW8J0KQh9j9pLpV-bRSf8yfxdDW22QdWn6Sd29-N5CH3F3c8pM6W4zWmC97JCQhhN6pr4bQk2jrvW7dhBHN6WNgV1N3wX8gmWyfk2W4cjnf63pWLYjVyCt135TRF1RW1V5nPM7SjbrwW7QVbN61086VtW4zprMX2Yy33MW2ft5Tm11Y5r5W7jSYSg5J_45sV7v8wY83m6GkW7FyXdg1mh0rBW2yH_hf7q7_9NVqd2fR27jQLkW2X_M6s66WpQPW1qmRcr3Bs1v0Msfg-WBz2f_VJNx2r6ySbCkN7bJTVCmnjkRW4jzVRf8klwydf3_xMFH04\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>*\u00a0<\/strong>(*scroll down for the Apply Now button).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Where are Scottish Power sites based in the UK?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Glasgow, Cumbernauld and Northwest England.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Am I eligible?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students need to;<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Be in S5\/S6 or Year 13 when they apply to the scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Have the Right to Work in the UK.<\/li>\n<li>Be available for a paid 12-month, full time, placement &#8211; starting 7th September 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why do students complete an EDT Placement?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There can be a variety of reasons why students decide to apply for a placement, here are the main ones;<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>To gain hands-on relevant skills &amp; experience in a subject or industry they\u2019re considering for the future.<\/li>\n<li>To help decide on future career paths (apprenticeship or university degree course).<\/li>\n<li>To gain everyday experience and confidence within a work environment.<\/li>\n<li>To learn in a new way, outside of the classroom.<\/li>\n<li>To develop potential links with an employer for future opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits to the EDT Placements scheme?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each student receives;<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>CV &amp; Interview support.<\/li>\n<li>Mentor support throughout their placement, if placed.<\/li>\n<li>An opportunity to join free Skills Webinars, called the Masterclasses (with topics such as, project management and time management), if placed.<\/li>\n<li>An opportunity to gain an Industrial Cadets Platinum or Platinum Leader Award, if placed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly team at\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:EDTPlacements@etrust.org.uk\" href=\"mailto:EDTPlacements@etrust.org.uk\" data-linkindex=\"2\">EDTPlacements@etrust.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re excited to announce that applications are now open for our paid placements with\u00a0Scottish Power\u00a0for 2026\/27! Please share this with your\u00a0S5\/S6\/Year 13\u00a0students who might be seeking\/benefit from a paid 12 month placement in industry after they finish school. 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