Students and Early Career Professionals Committee, in collaboration with the conference organizers, planned events specific for students and early career professionals, who are within the first five years of their careers.
Sunday, August 27, 2023
1:00 pm-3:30 pm
Geocaching competition around Niagara Falls, with clues pertaining to waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Social and networking opportunity to connect with those responsible for recruiting talent for their organizations. This involved companies that are leaders in the Canadian Nuclear industry who presented what they offer in terms of internships and employment opportunities. This was followed by one-on-one discussions between participants and the Talent Acquisition specialists to explore more about the many diverse career paths available.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
12:00 pm-1:20 pm
Mentoring lunch with icons of the nuclear industry. Participants enjoyed lunch with a nuclear industry icon and obtained their perspectives on career planning and development within the industry.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
A separate block of rooms at the rate of $169/night plus taxes was arranged at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (next door to the Sheraton Fallsview) for students attending NWMDER 2023. Students were encouraged to share a room with another student to further reduce cost. For details contact NWMDER 2023 Accommodation.