When she took on the role as lead science presenter alongside the boundlessly energetic duo Dick and Dom on their Absolute Genius TV show, Fran Scott knew she had found the perfect job. The 31-year-old, Halifax-raised expert speaks to Young Energy about how she got where she is today, and how she brings entertainment to science
Today’s tough job market can be a daunting prospect for young people, with unemployment affecting upwards of 20% of 16-24 year olds according to the Office for National Statistics.
The current skills gap in the energy industry is understandably a great worry to employers. Cultivating enthusiasm in the next generation for a career in oil and gas is vital to putting this right, but will take years for the full results to be felt.
