Paddy Leonard, 16 Jun
Evermore Energy at Lisahally has teamed up with the Institution of
Engineering and Technology (IET) as an official host for Engineering
Open House Week 2023.
Engineering Open House Week is one of many events that make up the
IET’s Engineer a Better World campaign to encourage young, aspiring
engineers to discover the exciting world of Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Maths (STEM) and discover more about the variety of
stimulating and in-demand careers in engineering.
The IET aims to assist children aged 5-13, their caregivers, and
teachers, to understand the work of an engineer or technologist by
working with a wide range of organisations such as Evermore Energy.
These companies in the UK open their doors and hold events,
discussions, presentations, tours, interactive exhibits, and workshops
to encourage young people to think differently and get excited about
engineering and technology.
At Evermore Energy’s Engineering Open House Day, students from Foyle
College and Thornhill College saw and heard first-hand how engineering
is applied in a range of different roles across the energy industry.
Ciaran Devine, Co-owner of Evermore Group, said: “We were delighted to
welcome students to the Lisahally CHP plant, which is one of Ireland’s
largest renewable energy generators and is located at the Foyle Port.
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Evermore Founders Stephen Devine and Ciaran Devine, Hayley McCready
(Asset Manager at Lisahally Power Station) and students from Foyle
College.
“The Lisahally plant produces renewable energy for over 30,000 homes
and businesses across the province and plays a key role in Northern
Ireland’s sustainable energy strategy.
"At Evermore, we are passionate about giving back to the local
community in ways such as this initiative.”
Hayley McCready, Asset Manager at Lisahally Power Plant: “It’s
important that our local, young students are aware of the opportunities
and various career paths available to them on their doorstep.
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Evermore Founders Stephen Devine and Ciaran Devine, Hayley McCready
(Asset Manager at Lisahally Power Station) and students from Thornhill
College.
"We would encourage them to get in touch with Evermore as we are very
much focused on developing young people and their careers.
“Engineering Open House Week is all about showing young people just how
diverse and incredible the world of STEM really is.”