{"id":1595,"date":"2026-04-09T08:40:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1595"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:40:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:40:21","slug":"empowering-the-next-generation-apprentices-set-for-a-net-zero-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1595","title":{"rendered":"Empowering the Next Generation: Apprentices Set for a Net Zero Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Empowering the Next Generation: Apprentices Set for a Net Zero Future<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Empowering the Next Generation: Apprentices Set for a Net Zero Future\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/empowering-the-next-generation-apprentices-set-for-a-net-zero-future\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Empowering the Next Generation: Apprentices Set for a Net Zero Future\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Our award-winning net zero apprenticeship programme is enjoying its most successful recruitment year so far, with new starters joining the Vital family.<\/p>\n<p>The new apprentices arrived for their first day in the industry and will split their time between studying at college and working on multiple projects and departments across our business where they will gain valuable insights into the cutting-edge technologies and strategies that are shaping the future of energy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-image rte\" data-anchor=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-image__wrap\">\n<div class=\"rich-text-image__img-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rich-text-image__img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/sqlndilg\/vital-apprentices-vital-shot-014.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=835&amp;height=474&amp;rnd=133754686238470000\" alt=\"Vital Apprentices VITAL SHOT 014\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/javascript:\" class=\"js-read-more-rte read-more-btn\">Solution detail<span class=\"btn__link font-ico-plus\"><\/span><span class=\"btn__link font-ico-minus\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">We have no greater challenge than that of combatting climate change and meeting our net zero targets. Our net zero apprentices programme was designed to address the impending skills gap and ensure the UK can continue to deliver the exciting decarbonisation project which are driving us towards our net zero targets.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Ella Stokes , <span class=\"quote__position\"> People &amp; HR Director &#8211; Vital Energi<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Mrs Stokes continues, \u201cIn addition to addressing the skills gap, we want to cultivate the next generation of leaders in this rapidly evolving industry, equipping them with the skills and experience necessary to complete our transition to a net zero economy.\u00a0 I\u2019m pleased to say I think I\u2019ve already met several of these leaders in the first 3 years of this programme and we are all extremely excited to see the impact these young people have on the industry over the coming decades.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s new starters take our total number of apprentices across the business up to 56, accounting for roughly 8% of our workforce.\u00a0 All level 3 graduates of the net zero apprenticeships scheme have progressed onto a degree-level apprenticeship.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to learn more about our net zero apprenticeship programme, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/careers\/apprenticeship-programmes\/\" title=\"Apprenticeship Programmes\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Empowering the Next Generation: Apprentices Set for a Net Zero Future Our award-winning net zero apprenticeship programme is enjoying its most successful recruitment year so far, with new starters joining the Vital family. 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