The Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) project team joined contractors BAM and Balfour Beatty at the Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship Fair in Beverley to promote National Grid’s early careers opportunities.

Hosted at Bishop Burton College, the fair brought together more than 50 exhibitors and attracted around 1,500 visitors. Aimed at connecting people of all ages with employers and apprenticeship providers, it showcased a broad range of local and national career routes.

EGL2 used the event to engage with young people and their families, underlining the project’s role in supporting the UK’s clean energy transition and strengthening energy security.

Neil Lyons, Project Director for EGL2, said: "Events like the Hull & East Riding Apprenticeship Fair are a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation.

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"EGL2 is not just about delivering critical infrastructure for clean energy and energy security, it’s about creating pathways for people to build rewarding careers in the growing energy sector. We’re proud to showcase the opportunities our project brings to local communities."

Simon Davis, Social Sustainability Manager at BAM, added: "The East Riding Apprentice Expo was a fantastic opportunity for BAM to engage directly with students from communities near the EGL2 project and highlight the wide-ranging early careers support and training we offer. By attending alongside other key EGL2 contractors and National Grid, we collectively helped to give a valuable insight into engineering and construction, as well as the broader career opportunities available in the energy sector."

Alison Critchley, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager at Balfour Beatty, said: "Balfour Beatty was delighted to attend the Hull and East Riding Apprenticeship Expo on 19 November. The event presented a great opportunity to showcase the programme that Balfour Beatty offers and talk to potential apprentices about their field of interest and career paths."

Throughout the day, the EGL2 team shared details of engineering and business apprenticeship programmes and answered questions about careers in the energy sector. The project intends to support similar events in the months and years ahead and welcomes approaches from community organisers.