Harwich students are first cohort for Galloper's career programme

Galloper is an offshore wind farm located off the coast of Essex, with operations and maintenance based at Harwich Port.

It has been in operation for five years.

This year a focus for Galloper has been on skills and job opportunities, with the company launching in March its first ‘Introduction to Offshore Wind Careers Programme’ designed for secondary school students.  

The first cohort included 15 Year 10 students from Harwich and Dovercourt High School who applied after expressing an interest in engineering and the offshore wind industry.

Talks - The students with Galloper's Conor Nicholson (Image: Galloper)

Cory Beezley, a student on the course, said: “I’ve enjoyed this programme very much, it has boosted my interest of the industry and been useful for helping me one day get a career within it.”

A school spokesman said: “This has been a really good example of how careers advice and guidance can be inspirational, I think students really have appreciated this opportunity.

Careers - CV and interview preparation were also included in the programme (Image: Galloper)

Galloper's Conor Nicholson added: “The offshore wind industry represents a great opportunity for local young people's future careers.

“I’ve been impressed by their aspirations, and it’s been a pleasure to see them develop skills and knowledge over these sessions.

"This course stands out as it not only shows the variety of careers available in the industry, but helps guide students through appropriate pathways to achieve their chosen career.

"Hopefully one day I’ll be calling these students my colleagues.”

Module - RWE has worked with Springpod to design an online course introducing 13+ year-olds into the offshore wind industry, scan to join (Image: Galloper)

During the programme, students were able to learn directly from team members and experience a site visit to Galloper operations.

Students were also able to visit Essex University for a tour of the campus and an opportunity to explore the courses available that are relevant to the offshore wind industry.

There is also an opportunity to apply for a work experience placement at Galloper later in the year, aimed at secondary school students already expressing a possible interest in their subject choices.