National Grid EPP Applications Reminder

This is the time of year when applications are taken for many spring and summer opportunities for high school (and sometimes middle school) students.  Students are encouraged to listen to announcements, follow the screens, and stop into the counseling center to keep up with these opportunities.  In addition, parents are encouraged to follow our websites for news of opportunities.  The counseling center constantly posts news of opportunities.

For students interested in science, math and technology, there is a special extended internship program offered through National Grid.  Juniors may apply for this competitive opportunity.  SHS has had students participate in some previous years.

The Engineering Pipeline Program (EPP) is a developmental program designed to address the growing engineering talent gap in the US. It is aimed to inspire promising high school students to pursue an education and career in engineering. Each year, only 15 of the highest caliber students from each region are accepted into EPP. These Scholars then participate in the Intro to Engineering Academy and the Future of Engineering Academy at National Grid's Learning Centers and various Engineering Job Shadows throughout our businesses.

During the first two years, selected candidates will take part in two one-week summer programs, which include classroom and hands-on activities on the following topics: introduction to the energy industry, natural gas operations, electric power systems, the future of energy, gas engineering, electric engineering, sustainable energy, along with panel discussions with National Grid engineers regarding their education, interests and career.

As a member of the Pipeline program, students will be given the opportunity to gain exposure to the engineering industry through instruction, in and out of the classroom, site visits, research and projects. Highlights include interacting with real life engineers as mentors, networking with fellow program participants, participating in job shadowing to experience a “day in the life of”, and opportunities for paid internships.  The end result could be a future career with National Grid once students graduate from college.

As mentioned above, the program is open to students that are currently high school juniors and are on track to complete their junior year by June 2018.

For 2018, the Year 1 “Intro to Engineering Academy” is scheduled to be held from July 9th – 13th, 2018 at National Grid’s Learning Centers (Melville, NY, Syracuse, NY, Worcester, MA).

After completing Years 1 and 2 of the program, students will be eligible for consideration of National Grid Summer Internship opportunities.

There are people in the school who will assist qualified and interested students to complete the online application.  Please note that all applications must be submitted by the April 15th deadline.

In addition to a strong interest in science and math, applicants:
•       Must currently be enrolled in their junior year of high school
•       Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 87%
•       Explain their desire to learn about engineering in a 250-word essay
•       Provide evaluations from two teachers

Application Materials and Instructions can be found on the following website:
https://www.nationalgridus.com/Our-Company/Careers/Engineering-Pipeline-Program

Please stop into the Counseling Center to see additional materials and contact information.


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