A Chesterfield apprentice showcased local talent on the national stage this week as Joshua Hole, currently completing a Level 3 apprenticeship at Sheffield Forgemasters, joined Toby Perkins MP at a Skills and Apprenticeship Fair in Westminster during Nuclear Week in Parliament.
The purpose of Nuclear Week in Parliament is to promote the opportunities that nuclear energy presents in terms of jobs energy security and economic activity to Parliament.
The event brings together businesses, key stakeholders, and parliamentarians to hold productive conversations and help drive forward the UK nuclear industry.
Toby said, “It was great to meet Joshua and hear about his apprenticeship. The event in Parliament is helping to highlight the importance of investing in our young people and the opportunities the nuclear sector provides for jobs and skills. It also helping reduce emissions and achieve our climate targets as well as increasing Britain’s energy independence. I wish Joshua the best of luck with his career.”
Sheffield Forgemasters has manufactured cast and forged nuclear components for multiple applications since 1950, producing some of the World’s most technically challenging components. This includes components for fusion power exploration and the advancement of small modular reactors.
Toby added, “I will be taking up Sheffield Forgemasters on their offer of a tour of their site to learn about the work they are doing and see first-hand what apprentices like Joshua are learning on the job.”
