2009 Summer APPRENTICESHIPs at AREVA

Summer apprentices focus on Nuclear Services with a broad overview of other operations at AREVA including:

• Design Engineering
• Fuel Manufacturing
• Pump & Motor Service
• Refurbishment Facilities
• New Plants / Reactors
• Site Operations

Apprentices work with and are trained

and mentored by the AREVA Operations

and Engineering staff. Apprentices will:

• Learn NDE fundamentals
• Operate robotics and tooling machines
• Tour facilities and attend lectures
• Assist in checkout of systems and software
• Participate in engineering Design Review Boards
• Take a leadership role in the AREVA Summer Academy

Applicant Requirements:

• Must be a rising High School Junior, Senior, or Graduate.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from facilities for duration of each workday.

2009 Program Specifics:

• AREVA Open House for candidate participants and parents Tuesday, April 7^th at 7:00 p.m., 155 Mill Ridge Road
• Contract period: Monday, June 15^th through Friday, August 7^th (excluding Monday, June 29^th through Friday, July 3^trd )
• Tour of Energy Explorium at McGuire Nuclear Station (operated by Duke Energy), Charlotte, NC – Date TBD
• Weekly schedule: 32 hours / week - Monday through Thursday (except final week which may be Monday through Friday)
• Daily schedule: 7 am until noon; one hour lunch; 1 pm until 4 pm (possible 7:30 am through 4:30 pm)
• Pay rate: $7.25 per hour
• College credit: Six (6) credits through CVCC (IND 195: Work Based Learning) upon successful completion of the program.

2009 Application Process:

• Interested parties should attend AREVA Open House Tuesday, April 7^th at 7:00 p.m., 155 Mill Ridge Road
• Application must be completed and received no later than 4:00PM on Friday, May 8^th
• Participant selections made and notifications mailed by Friday, May 29^th

Required Application Materials:

• Application Form
• Essay: (separate paper) maximum of 250 words “What Opportunities the Nuclear Industry Has for My Future”.
• Self Description: to include information about yourself, why you want to participate in the program, what you hope to get out of the program, and why you are the “ideal” candidate. (see attached link)
• Academic Reference: Letter(s) of Recommendation from career/guidance counselor and/or math/science teachers. Include at least one – please include reference signature. (see attached link)
• Employment Resume or Summary of Work Experience (if available)

Deliver application materials to front desk at AREVA 155 Mill Ridge Rd, Lynchburg, VA or mail/email to:

AREVA NP Inc.
Attn: Cathy Woody MR-17
(Summer Apprenticeship Program)
155 Mill Ridge Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502

Email: cathy.woody@areva.com