The academic year has started for the participants of the educational project “RNPP Nuclear School”, which included 85 students of grades 9-11 of Varash educational institutions and students of the RNPP Vocational School.
The joint project of RNPP and separated subdivision of the NGO “Ukrainian Nuclear Society” in the Rivne region is aimed at forming a potential employee pool for the power plant, disseminating knowledge about the industry, and establishing strong partnerships with educational institutions of Varash and neighboring settlements.
The opening of this year's Nuclear School took place at the RNPP Palace of Culture.
“I am convinced that during the RNPP Nuclear School, you will get vivid impressions and a lot of useful information firsthand. Today, not everyone has the opportunity to come and see how a nuclear power plant works from the inside, but you will. The project will help someone to decide on their future profession, of which there are many at the enterprise, by the way. So remember this and know that the Rivne NPP team is looking forward to seeing you,” said Oleh Kylyukh, RNPP Deputy Director General for Human Resources.
“It is gratifying that every year the number of participants in the career guidance project does not decrease, but only grows. The Ukrainian Nuclear Society is only in favor of the development of the younger generation, so the organization will promote and help you to expand your knowledge of the nuclear industry and gain valuable experience,” Serhii Hutsalo, Head of the Ukrainian Nuclear Society in Rivne Region, Head of the Information and Public Relations Department of RNPP, addressed the audience.
During the introductory lecture “Power Engineer as a Profession”, Ivanna Burakova, Deputy Head of the Department – Head of the RNPP Press Center, spoke about the role of nuclear energy in Ukraine as an environmentally friendly source of electricity generation, the history of the construction of RNPP power units and prospects for the construction of new ones, gender policy, career guidance, volunteer movement, sports and social life of Rivne nuclear workers. The high school students received comprehensive answers to their questions.
“During the academic year 2024-2025, the participants of the Nuclear School will have a busy program: excursions to the industrial site, information and training centers; master classes in various sports; lectures by Rivne NPP specialists and instructors; business games; career guidance testing, internships at the workplaces of plant managers and employees, etc.”, said Ivanna Burakova.
“My parents work at Rivne NPP: my father in the thermal instrumentation and control shop and my mother in the transportation shop. Since I was a little boy, my father told me about the work of the enterprise in general, as well as the specifics of the equipment he maintains. I always enjoyed these conversations and was fascinated by what I heard. I can't wait to visit the plant's departments and see everything from the inside. And today I have not yet decided on my future profession, so I have high hopes for this project, which should help me in this,” said Bohdan Omelianovskyi, an eleventh-grader at Varash Lyceum No. 1.
“I have repeatedly heard from my friends and acquaintances about the RNPP Nuclear School. When I learned about the start of this year's project, I had no doubts about participating. I like to learn something new, and unknown, especially since my parents work at the Rivne NPP, and I wanted to feel involved in such a large-scale enterprise as well. The Nuclear School is a unique opportunity that I could not ignore. Therefore, I’m grateful to the organizers for such a great opportunity,” said Tetiana Mishchanchuk, an eleventh-grader of Varash Lyceum No. 3.
