26 Feb 2008
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear in partnership with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Serco and SBB Nuclear are rolling out a Bursary award scheme. The scheme is aimed at quality individuals on programmes of study relevant to the Nuclear industry, and includes Foundation Degrees, Honours Degrees and Masters Degrees. The programme will provide financial contributions to students, and can be extended to individual modules, Continual Professional Development, HNDs etc. It aims to attract a broader mix of new entrants into the Nuclear industry and into the wider Science and Technology agenda, leading to increased diversity and opportunity in the sector
The value of the award will be determined by
the strength and relevance of the applicant in fulfilling the aims of the
programme. The awards given will be in
the region of £1,000 - £4,000, and will be dependant on effectively fulfilling
the application criteria. Decisions on applications will be made via a panel
which will include representatives from the National Skills
Academy for Nuclear, NDA,
Serco/SSB Nuclear and Higher Education Institution representation. Applications will be accepted from individuals,
these can be supported by employers and Higher Education Institutions. Further details and application forms can be downloaded
from www.nuclear.nsacademy.co.uk
Jean Llewellyn Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy
Nuclear said:
“Research
indicates that the Nuclear sector needs between 5,900- 9,700 graduates over the
next 10 years, this is excluding the requirements of New Build in the
future. This Bursary demonstrates the
employer commitment to the future needs and requirements of their industry and
we are happy to roll this out on behalf of the NDA, Serco and SBB Nuclear.”
Dr Ian Hudson, Head of Technology and Skills at the
NDA said:
“The NDA’s grant of £50,000 will
enable a significant number of awards to be made at an early stage. It is
crucial to our mission that we encourage and develop the right people and
skills to meet the future needs of our industry. The nuclear sector holds
exciting challenges and rewarding opportunities and support schemes like this will
play an important role in attracting quality individuals.”
Bob McGuiness, Chief Executive of Serco’s Defence
Science and Technology Division, said
“SBB Nuclear and Serco
are strong supporters of the National Skills Academy Nuclear. The nuclear
industry in the UK
is facing many challenges and the availability of the right qualified people is
vital for its future. SBB Nuclear and Serco are committed to investing in the
skills the training and development of the right people for the industry and
are delighted to support the skills academy’s bursary award scheme.”
For further information regarding NSAN, please contact Mary Kinsella.
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