Morlais’ story

Morlais is a renewable energy project that focuses on tidal power. They work with schools to make learners aware of jobs and opportunities for local people.

Supporting schools

Fiona Parry is the skills and training officer at Morlais. She has helped inspire young people and support schools. Since 2023, Morlais have supported many activities including:

• Careers carousel events
• Workshops
• The Careers Wales ‘What Next? Choose Your Future’ event
• The ‘Choose Your Future’ careers fair in 2023
• Morlais is also a School Valued Partner with Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi

A teacher event

In summer 2024, Fiona led an event for teachers at Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi. Over 50 teachers watched the presentation.

During this event, Fiona explained:

• The aims of Morlais
• Local career opportunities in renewable energy
• How to link lessons to real-world jobs

Fiona gave this presentation again at an event for teachers from all schools on Ynys Môn. She aimed to help them understand opportunities in North Wales' growing industries.

Current projects

Currently, Fiona is helping GCSE students design and build a portable turbine. Fiona plans a visit to a local sub-station to see how tidal energy produces electricity.

Fiona is a fluent Welsh speaker. She always highlights the importance of Welsh as an extra skill in the workplace.

Award winners

Morlais won the Valued Partner Award in January 2025 for Best Newcomer.

“I started working with Fiona in 2023. She is passionate about promoting careers within the renewable energy sector. In the last 12 months, Fiona has made her mark. She has thrown herself into supporting schools and promoting this type of work.”

John Lewis Edwards , business engagement adviser at Careers Wales.

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