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14 Jul 2009 - Searching for the Nuclear Stars of the Next Generation
The National Skills Academy for Nuclear has launched a search to find the Nuclear Sector’s Foundation Degree/HND student and Apprentice of the Year 2009. These Awards seek to acknowledge and celebrate learners’ exceptional contributions to their workplace. We are looking for apprentices and foundation degree students who have completed their apprenticeship framework or degree and have made a real difference to the organisation they work in. We are looking for individuals who have gone beyond everyone’s expectations, or have demonstrated huge improvement throughout their studies.
28 May 2009 - Engineering Nuclear New Build Conference
Establishing supply chain opportunities, timelines and next steps for the nuclear new build programme.
08 May 2009 - Manufacturing a nuclear future
This is your chance to be part of a major Government/Industry initiative creating opportunities for companies in the North of England to get involved in delivering a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK.
18 Jun 2008 - Nuclear power seeks young talent
A new generation of nuclear power stations has been given the go-ahead by the government - but where are the scientists and engineers to build and run them? Inside Sellafield nuclear power plant, past the police checks and the barbed wire fences, 26-year-old Gemma Johnson is hard at work in one of the plant's high-security laboratories.
12 Jun 2008 - Current Vacancies at Cogent
Cogent is expanding the team in a number of key areas and currently has a number of vacancies.
29 Apr 2008 - UK industry is ready for new build, shows report
UK industry is ready to provide 80% of a sustained programme of new nuclear power stations, according to a report released today by the Nuclear Industry Association. The report - an update to that released by the NIA in 2006 – shows that less than 5% of UK construction capability would be required to complete a programme of new power stations. “There has been real commitment to developing skills across the engineering sector” commented NIA Chief Executive Keith Parker. “The UK nuclear industry holds a wealth of skilled and experienced workers – who will be key to building a future of secure low-carbon energy”.
18 Mar 2008 - Consultation on the review of the Apprenticeships Framework
Cogent Sector Skills Council, would like your comments on the current Apprenticeship/Foundation Modern Apprenticeship Framework for England and Wales. This review will consider the content of the current Frameworks and will take into account any comments you may make.
26 Feb 2008 - Nuclear Bursary Programme offers awards up to £4000
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
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