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Elements

Innovative Work Awareness Programme

WHAT IS ELEMENTS?

Showcasing ELEMENTS of engineering disciplines & STEM careers. Working on behalf of Sellafield Ltd to deliver the innovative work awareness programme Elements, bringing together students from different schools with employees from Sellafield Ltd and the supply chain to work on a challenge that required an engineering solution. While taking part in the 1 week programme, young people in their teams focus on providing a technical solution or recommendation to their ‘client’ they also benefit from intensive support to develop leadership, collaboration, creativity and resilience skills, provided by CforLP whilst gaining an insight into careers at Sellafield and the skills required.

For more information about the Elements programme and how to get involved, please contact stephen.pettit@cforlp.org.uk.

WHAT IS THE AIM?

  • Gain awareness of various engineering disciplines and career pathways.
  • Experience skills and behaviours needed for workplace success.
  • Understand the workplace environment better.
  • Learn about organizations working with Sellafield and their opportunities.
  • Gain project management, engineering, and business experience through real scenarios.
  • Demonstrate teamwork, creative thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Improve communication with diverse job roles and organizations.
  • Learn from a wide range of employees and organizations.
  • Work on real business challenges and express ideas in a supportive environment.

News & Case Studies

ELEMENTS 2023 OVERVIEW

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Read more previous Elements weeks here

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Quotes

The Elements project was genuinely a fantastic experience that allowed students to work as part of a team and to explore their strengths and weaknesses in the process.Their problem-solving skills and creative thinking were effectively developed. This helped to demonstrate a variety of skills that are directly applicable to the…read more
Miriam Wilson, Sixth Form Year Group Manager, Pastoral Leader and UCAS Advisor at West Coast Sixth Form
It’s fun and it gives you a lot of information about engineering and other types of jobs and what it’s like in the world of work
St Joseph’s Catholic High School Student
I’ve really enjoyed the week it’s been a great experience and it’s really helped me to be able to present. Very enjoyable!
Energy Coast UTC Student

More information

  • Gain a greater awareness of the various engineering disciplines and career and study pathways available
  • Gain awareness and experience of the skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace
  • Gain a greater understanding of the workplace environment
  • Become more aware of the range of organisations working with Sellafield and the breath of opportunities which may exist within them
  • Gain experience of project management, engineering, and business functions through real work scenarios
  • Be able to demonstrate teamwork, creative thinking, problem solving and leadership skills
  • Become more confident communicating with others in a range of job roles and organisations
  • Benefit from the experience of a wide range of employees from multiple organisations
  • Can work on real business challenges and express their ideas in a safe inclusive environment, empowering them to make a difference and feel like their
  • Contributions are valued within the Sellafield Ltd community
  • Gain experience in online platforms and new business practices
  • Benefit from building support networks with other young people taking part in the programme
  • Benefit from being part of the Cumbria Future Leaders Network

If you are a student that would like to get involved please don’t hesitate to contact us.

If you are a company interested in volunteering your time for this project or are interested in running a similar programme as an work experience for your company.  Please contact us.

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Lifelong Leadership Learning in Cumbria