School activities

Young people have a big stake in the energy transition. Today’s students are tomorrow’s renewable energy workers and decision makers. SEC’s school engagement program brings renewables to life. We showcase the breadth of study and career opportunities to inspire young people as they choose pathways into work.

We have designed a range of activities to inform, inspire and empower students to pursue their renewable energy future.

Our free program includes:

Road to Renewables incursion to deliver hands-on STEAM-based coding workshops at your school
Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub site visit to learn about the SEC’s battery energy storage system project
Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub remote session if you can’t make it to site.

Our school engagement program builds awareness and excitement for the energy transition and opportunities it brings, including practical examples of jobs and career pathways. We host site visits to our projects so students can experience firsthand the renewable energy industry and the jobs it creates, and we deliver hands-on workshops in schools to inspire students in STEAM and problem solving.

We're raising awareness and interest in renewable energy jobs – such as mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, maintenance, line workers, electricians, welders, mechanics, machine operators, community liaisons, and more.

Our programs

Activities are aligned to the Victorian Curriculum Version 2.0 and delivered by experienced educators. Browse our program to plan your experience.

Incursion - Years: 7-8

Road to Renewables school workshop

Learn about the renewable energy transition and the skills and jobs required. Using robotics and coding, students will plan electric vehicle journeys and create renewable energy towns.

Excursion - Years: 9-12

Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub site visit

Learn what it takes to build a big battery and how it provides power during peak times. Students tour the site in Plumpton and participate in a careers Q&A session.

Online - Years 7-10

Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub remote session

Can’t make it to Plumpton? We’ll bring the big battery to you. An online session to learn how batteries provide power during peak times. Students will hear from the project team about their jobs and career journeys.

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