[P062] Attract, retain and develop new nuclear talents beyond academic curricula – ENEN

• Published in: Physica medica 2018-08, Vol.52, p.117-118
• Main Authors: Pesznyak, Csilla, Bazargan-Sabet, Behrooz, Abdelouas, Abdesselam, Tuomisto, Filip, Coeck, Michele, Cizelj, Leon, Porras, Pedro Dieguez
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1120-1797; 1724-191X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.06.385

The primary motivation of the ENEN + project is to substantially contribute to the revival of the interest of young generations in careers in the following nuclear disciplines: nuclear reactor engineering and safety; waste management and geological disposal; radiation protection and medical physics. The main objectives are: attracting new talents to careers in nuclear; developing the attracted talents beyond academic curricula; increasing the retention of attracted talents in nuclear careers; involving the nuclear stakeholders within the EU and beyond and sustaining the revived interest for nuclear careers. For the ENEN + project it is imperative to provide activities focused on the three main target groups of potential talents: Secondary school pupils: attractive basic information on careers in nuclear will be developed and complemented with an EU wide competition of pupils. A summer camp will be organized for the winners of the competition. Bachelor students: The existing efforts to attract bachelor students to pursue master education in nuclear will be strengthened by increasing the level of academic preparation for bachelor students. Young professionals after graduation: the nuclearization of graduates of non-nuclear sciences and technologies has been a considerable source of the nuclear talent. Career guidance with mobility support exceeding 1.000.000 EUR is envisioned. It is aiming to support more than 500 mobility actions during the three-year project. The mobility funding will be accessible through competitive calls published at the ENEN website. ENEN + project is a contribution of the ENEN Association, supported by the European Commission, to the common strategic goal of all nuclear stakeholders: to preserve, maintain and further develop the valuable nuclear knowledge for today’s and future generations. Coordinated Support Action in the H2020 EURATOM NFRP12 Support for careers in the nuclear field (2016–2017) - grant agreement N° 755576.