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Julie Ferland of Shell TechWorks by a whiteboard

Julie Ferland of Shell TechWorks by a whiteboard

Julie Ferland, General Manager of Shell TechWorks, chose Shell because the company’s purpose aligned with her own: a desire to make a positive impact in the world.

Swipe through each image below to read 10 reasons Julie finds purpose in her work at Shell.

Reason number one – making a meaningful difference. Julie Ferland in front of a Shell TechWorks sign.

Reason number one – making a meaningful difference. Julie Ferland in front of a Shell TechWorks sign.

Reason number two – continuous learning. Julie Ferland working with a Shell TechWorks team member.

Reason number two – continuous learning. Julie Ferland working with a Shell TechWorks team member.

Reason number three – values that align with your own. Julie Ferland writing on a whiteboard.

Reason number three – values that align with your own. Julie Ferland writing on a whiteboard.

Reason number four – exciting projects. Shell TechWorks team and Julie Ferland in a brainstorming activity.

Reason number four – exciting projects. Shell TechWorks team and Julie Ferland in a brainstorming activity.

Reason number five – measurable impact. Julie Ferland and Shell TechWorks team taking a walk outdoors.

Reason number five – measurable impact. Julie Ferland and Shell TechWorks team taking a walk outdoors.

Reason number six – moving beyond ideas to action. Julie Ferland and team member at Shell TechWorks.

Reason number six – moving beyond ideas to action. Julie Ferland and team member at Shell TechWorks.

Reason number seven – an inclusive and collaborative culture. Julie Ferland and Shell TechWorks team hanging out outside.

Reason number seven – an inclusive and collaborative culture. Julie Ferland and Shell TechWorks team hanging out outside.

Reason number eight – we’re empowered to be agile. Julie Ferland instructing Shell TechWorks team members.

Reason number eight – we’re empowered to be agile. Julie Ferland instructing Shell TechWorks team members.

Reason number nine – everyone is behind one goal. Julie Ferland and Shell TechWorks team members enjoying a conversation outdoors.

Reason number nine – everyone is behind one goal. Julie Ferland and Shell TechWorks team members enjoying a conversation outdoors.

Reason number ten – more opportunities to grow. Julie Ferland and two other Shell TechWorks team members.

Reason number ten – more opportunities to grow. Julie Ferland and two other Shell TechWorks team members.

Reason number one – making a meaningful difference. Julie Ferland in front of a Shell TechWorks sign.

Reason number one – making a meaningful difference. Julie Ferland in front of a Shell TechWorks sign.

I never saw myself working in the energy industry, but I can tell you now, this has been one of the most incredible opportunities I’ve had to make a meaningful difference in the world. I realised I just needed to do the thing I was passionate about, which was to make a positive impact through the work I do.