Smallpeice Trust Helps Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering
Summary
During the course students developed life skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving and time management, and had the opportunity to learn about the different options available to them if they wish to have a future career in nuclear marine engineering.The collaborative efforts of The Smallpeice Trust, Babcock, the civil service and the Royal Navy have hopefully inspired the students to look further into a career in engineering.They also did a simulation exercise which looked at the principles of reactor operation.Whilst on the course, students had the unique opportunity of staying in the Royal Navy Destroyer HMS Bristol moored at Portsmouth Harbour.The course culminated with a reception and full mess dinner held in the Wardroom at HMS Collingwood where students were able to discuss their achievements with the companies that had supported the course along with specially invited guests.During the course students developed life skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving and time management, and had the opportunity to learn about the different options available to them if they wish to have a future career in nuclear marine engineering.Rosemary Prout, Babcock Graduate Training Manager, commented “This has been a great opportunity for these students to gain an insight into the exciting field of Nuclear Marine Engineering and by working with our graduates, providing them with some potential ideas for their future career options.The collaborative efforts of The Smallpeice Trust, Babcock, the civil service and the Royal Navy have hopefully inspired the students to look further into a career in engineering.