Uncover the unconventional
Q. Who’s behind the nucleargraduates scheme?
A. nucleargraduates is backed by over twenty different organisations who work within the nuclear industry. However, it has been designed and put together by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. This is a public body set up by the Government to ensure the safe, accelerated and affordable clean-up of the UK’s civil nuclear legacy.
Q. How long does the scheme take to complete?
A: This scheme lasts for two years. This includes three 6-month secondments based in the UK and one 3 month secondment overseas.
Q. Why is the scheme happening now?
A. The nuclear industry needs a new influx of graduates to take on a variety of challenges, including the decommissioning of existing nuclear power plants and the construction of a new generation of nuclear power stations that have recently been given the go ahead by governments in the UK and worldwide.
Q. What kind of graduates are you looking for?
A. We’re looking for all kinds of graduates to join us across three areas: engineering, science and commercial. While there’s always a great need for science and engineering graduates in the nuclear industry, we’re also keen to attract those who have studied other disciplines. In short, we need intelligent, passionate and open minded graduates.
Q. Will I have a guaranteed job at the end of the scheme?
A. There are no guarantees – but for a very good reason. The nuclear graduates scheme isn’t aligned to one body. More than twenty organisations are involved. After two years you will have built contacts with many of them. As a successful nucleargraduate you’ll have developed rare knowledge and experience, so it’s likely that more than one company or group will make you an offer.