Applications are now open for the Yorkshire Water Industrial Cadet Programme, a five-day work experience opportunity for 16–18-year-olds.
Held at Yorkshire Water’s flagship learning Academy at Esholt in Bradford, 30 students will spend a week in the summer learning about the industry, Yorkshire Water, and its approach to leakage and sustainability.
Students will take part in practical group activities and hear from colleagues across the business.
Ann Stanley, funded learning lead at Yorkshire Water, said:
“This programme is an excellent opportunity for students to have an insight into the water industry and some of the challenges we’re facing. We hope they will come away with a real sense of what it’s like to deliver such an important service to the people of Yorkshire.
“Career opportunities at Yorkshire Water are many and varied, and we hope this programme will help the students understand and encourage them to go for the opportunities available to them.”
At the end of the week, students will receive a nationally recognised Silver Level Industrial Cadets Award, accredited by the Engineering Development Trust (EDT) and an opportunity to interview for an entry level role at Yorkshire Water when they are ready to start their careers.
Former Industrial Cadet Lewis Cosford, who is now a programme graduate at Yorkshire Water added:
"My first true experience of how interesting the water industry is was the Industrial Cadets Scheme. I found it fascinating, and it set me onto a career in the industry. I use the knowledge I gained during the programme on a daily basis now".
Applications are open until 23rd February 2025 and the programme takes place between 7 – 11 July 2025.
Click here to apply for the Industrial Cadet programme
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