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First steps as a STEM ambassador
Participating in any new venture can be a daunting experience, but for two of Sellafield Ltd’s graduate trainees, their first involvement as one of the sites Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ambassadors proved to be an experience worth repeating.
Invited to represent the Company at the annual Engineering Awareness Day organised by St Benedict’s School, Mechanical Engineering graduate trainee’s Sarah Cook and Andrew Gibson spent the day talking to the hundreds of students who had arrived at Energus willing to learn about the opportunities offered by the world of engineering.
Speaking about her motivations for attending the event Sarah, said: “It seems like only yesterday I was in the same position, making important decisions about which career route to take.
“The event was a great opportunity to harness my experience and learning, in the hope of helping students realise their dreams and potential in engineering. It’s an amazing feeling being able to give something back in the hope my guidance will help the decisions of other young people. Sellafield has a good reputation and a number of the students were asking about the routes they could take into the company, be it apprenticeships or as a
Graduate”.
Andrew added: “The event highlighted the interest in engineering careers that is alive and kicking in schools and colleges, from apprenticeships through to University courses, local kids are awake to the options that are available to them.”
Talking about her chosen occupation Sarah said: “I have wanted to be a mechanical engineer for as long as I can remember. I love finding out how and why things work and uppermost I love a challenge. Working for Sellafield has brought my ambitions to life, and I look forward to developing solutions to the challenges that will be faced in the years to come”.
Pauline Farrell, education manager added: “I would like to thank all the STEM ambassadors who volunteered to take part in this years Awareness Day. Particular thanks should go to Steve Pattinson, engineering support manager Thorp and his colleagues who have supported the annual event from its inception in 2006”.
