GeoPura joined leading energy companies and regional leaders at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s Clean Energy Jobs Fair, highlighting the growing career opportunities in hydrogen and renewable energy for young people across South Yorkshire and the wider UK.
Held during National Apprenticeship Week and hosted at Barnsley College, the event welcomed 175 school students eager to explore careers in the UK’s rapidly expanding clean energy sector. Organised by the Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero and co-hosted by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, the fair showcased the diverse pathways available to students interested in building careers that support the country’s net-zero ambitions.
GeoPura apprentices showcase real-world careers in hydrogen energy
Representing GeoPura were apprentices Callum and Alex, alongside Lyndsay Reynolds, Head of Learning, Development and Recruitment. The apprentices spoke directly with students about their experience working in hydrogen energy, one of the fastest-growing areas of the clean energy transition.
Students engaged enthusiastically, asking questions about apprenticeship pathways, day-to-day responsibilities, and the skills required to succeed in renewable energy roles. The interaction provided valuable insights into how apprenticeships and vocational training are enabling young people to enter future-focused careers while contributing to the UK’s decarbonisation goals.
GeoPura is at the forefront of deploying green hydrogen solutions, producing low-carbon hydrogen and delivering it via its Hydrogen Power Units (HPUs) to replace diesel generators across sectors includingconstruction, events, film production and critical infrastructure.
Clean energy sector offers skilled, well-paid jobs across South Yorkshire
GeoPura was among several major organisations attending the fair, demonstrating the scale and diversity of opportunities available locally. Other exhibitors included:
- Rolls‑Royce
- RWE
- Octopus Energy
- ITM Power
- Equans UK & Ireland
- Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
Together, these organisations highlighted the breadth of careers emerging across hydrogen production, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy services.
South Yorkshire is increasingly recognised as a hub for clean energy innovation, supported by investment in hydrogen production, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable infrastructure. Events like the Clean Energy Jobs Fair play a critical role in connecting local talent with employers and supporting regional economic growth.
Andrew Cunningham, CEO of GeoPura, emphasised the importance of engaging young people in the clean energy workforce:
“Young people play a vital role in the UK’s clean energy future. At GeoPura, we produce low carbon hydrogen in South Yorkshire and across the UK, deploying it to replace fossil fuels and support grid constrained sites in the UK and Europe. This creates skilled jobs and long-term value locally, while events like this connect young people with real, sustainable career opportunities.
As a fast-growing clean energy company, we rely on local talent to scale and support the government’s plans through apprenticeships, graduate roles and on-the-job training, placing young people at the centre of clean energy delivery.”
GeoPura’s apprenticeship programmes provide hands-on experience in hydrogen technology, supporting the development of skills essential to scaling clean energy infrastructure. These roles contribute directly to improving air quality, reducing carbon emissions, and strengthening the UK’s energy resilience.
Hydrogen careers and apprenticeships key to achieving net zero
The UK government has identified hydrogen as a cornerstone of its strategy to reach net zero emissions, with demand for skilled workers expected to increase significantly over the coming decade. Apprenticeships and early-career training programmes are seen as vital to building the workforce required to support this transition.
By participating in events such as the Clean Energy Jobs Fair, companies like GeoPura are helping raise awareness of clean energy careers, inspire the next generation of engineers and technicians, and ensure local communities benefit from the economic opportunities created by the transition to sustainable energy. As hydrogen deployment accelerates across the UK and Europe, engaging young people through apprenticeships and education will remain critical to delivering long-term growth, innovation, and a cleaner energy system.
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