By Staff Reporter

Last updated at 13:13, Friday, 20 July 2012

The success of Sellafield Ltd’s higher education learners was celebrated as they took part in GEN II’s first-ever graduation ceremony at Energus, Workington.

The inaugural ceremony was a joint celebration in partnership with Sellafield Ltd, as all the graduates receiving awards and certificates are employed by the nuclear firm.

Five of the graduates attending achieved a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Nuclear Plant with a remaining 22 graduates achieving a Foundation Degree in Nuclear Related Technology.

Joining the celebrations were the Mayor and Mayoress of Copeland, George Beveridge, NMP Sponsored deputy managing director for Sellafield Ltd and Rear Admiral and Tim Chittenden, vice president of the Nuclear Institute.

Mike Smith, GEN II’s chief executive officer said: “GEN II is one of only a handful of private training providers in the UK who offer training from Level 1 through to Level 7 qualifications.

“The team of GEN II lecturers has worked closely with Sellafield Ltd to develop and deliver Foundation and Bachelor Degrees specifically to meet the needs of the Nuclear Industry.

“Despite balancing the demands of a full-time job at Sellafield Ltd, in addition to their studies, most of the students achieved their degrees at merit and distinction level. I am sure they will have a rewarding career ahead of them.”

Mr Beveridge said: “I was delighted to be invited to attend the graduation event. The students involved have shown great dedication and determination, qualities which will help them throughout their careers, and the event was a celebration of their success.

“At Sellafield Ltd we are tackling some of the most challenging decommissioning activities in the world, and we need highly skilled, committed people to help us achieve our mission, which is why we take training and higher education so seriously.”

First published at 13:06, Friday, 20 July 2012
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