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Graduation success for our future project managers

Sellafield Ltd apprentices celebrated the completion of their project management degrees with a graduation ceremony.

From left to right: Leejay Brookes, Jasmine Berwick, Eleanor Ball, Keavy Horricks, Jenna Moore, Sam Dixon, Liam Cavanagh Ashleigh Williamson Katie Powell

From left to right: Leejay Brookes, Jasmine Berwick, Eleanor Ball, Keavy Horricks, Jenna Moore, Sam Dixon, Liam Cavanagh, Ashleigh Williamson and Katie Powell

A cohort of Sellafield Ltd Project Management Degree Apprentices have graduated at Carlisle Cathedral this week.

皇冠体育appse students are one of the first in the country to graduate with a Level 6 Integrated Degree in Project Management.

皇冠体育app 4-year degree apprenticeship is delivered in collaboration with the University of Cumbria.

During this time, they have completed a number of professional qualifications and training courses, such as the Association for Project Management - Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ).

皇冠体育appir apprenticeship has involved a combination of academic learning and practical project experience across Sellafield Ltd.

Placements have taken place across the project professions including construction, commissioning and pre-operations, risk, project controls and project management.

皇冠体育app final stage of their apprenticeship was successful completion at the end point assessment which consists of a professional discussion and a work based project report.

After graduation, the apprentices will be placed in project delivery roles across Sellafield Ltd, ranging from areas such as: legacy ponds, various value streams and the Sellafield Information Services Organisation (ISO).

Now that they are qualified, our apprentices will begin their journey to progress through Sellafield Ltd鈥檚 APM accredited project management career pathway.

Andy Sharples, Project Director, Sellafield said:

Congratulations to our project management degree apprentices who have recently graduated from the University of Cumbria.

皇冠体育app success of this programme is a combination of fantastic candidates, a dedicated apprenticeship team and placement managers who ensure it鈥檚 a success, year on year.

皇冠体育appse graduates will be central to delivering our purpose of creating a clean and safe environment for future generations.

皇冠体育appir exceptional degree results are a reflection of their hard work and efforts 鈥� they are a credit to our organisation. I wish them every success for their future with us.

University of Cumbria, Associate Professor of Workforce Education and Development Ian Sinker, said:

Our graduation ceremony聽demonstrates the breadth of our employer partnerships and reinforces our role in contributing to workforce development, with our聽longstanding relationship with Sellafield Ltd an integral part of this.聽

We are delighted that our first聽project management degree apprentices have graduated this summer, completing their 4-year journey.

Graduating alongside this first group from Sellafield Ltd have been other graduates from Rolls-Royce and other employers.

We are proud to deliver Sellafield Ltd鈥檚 Project Academy, now in its 7th year, and securing a new contract with Sellafield Ltd for the future delivery of this project management degree apprenticeship.

Information on the higher education and training opportunities available at the Project Academy for Sellafield Ltd.

Project Academy for Sellafield Prospectus 2021/22

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Published 22 July 2022