Several Gen2 learners have received prestigious awards at the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) Awards Ceremony held this week.

The awards are organised by UK Nuclear Skills and Cogent Skills. They highlight excellence in the nuclear sector and the rising stars of the present and future.

Megan Robertson, a former Gen2 nuclear operator apprentice won the Intermediate Apprentice category. Megan has worked at Sellafield Ltd for 3 years.

Luke Doran, a 5th year process engineer degree apprentice, was shortlisted in the Higher and Degree Apprentice category.

Gen2 were also celebrating the success of Gen2 and NNL Apprentice Kerry Jackson, who scooped the winning title of Advanced Apprentice of the Year.

In addition, we were extremely proud to have been selected as finalists for the Best Employer and Provider Partnership Award with Sellafield Ltd.

Donna Connor, head of education and skills for Sellafield Ltd said:

“Being shortlisted in this category is testament to the recruitment and support provided by Sellafield Ltd and the excellent training provision of Gen2 in West Cumbria.

“We have such a diverse range of apprenticeships, including nuclear welding inspection, fire and rescue and business administration, and this award emphasises the exciting career opportunities at Sellafield Ltd and the nuclear industry.

Amanda Towers, Managing Director of Gen2, said “We are extremely proud that our apprentices were shortlisted and have gone on to win these prestigious awards. The UK Nuclear Skills Awards recognise learners and organisations who are exemplars in the nuclear industry and we are delighted that the Sellafield and NNL learners we train have been recognised as ‘best in class’.

We were also proud to be a finalist with Sellafield Ltd for the Best Provider and Employer Partnership Award. It is testament to the long standing collaboration and partnership between Gen2 and Sellafield Ltd and our shared purpose to ensure we provide high quality training for many hundreds of Sellafield apprentices. . A huge congratulations goes to the learners from all at Gen2!"