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Better future for young miners and metallurgists
A way to find "your" place while there are almost 150 jobs and professions to choose from? A way to get an increased scholarship? Is there any chance to become an executive in 2.5 years? A dozen Nornickel programs for students and schoolchildren unlock almost unlimited opportunities for fast professional growth. The test describes some of them, all information is available on the company website.
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In 2024, 1,500 students applied for enrollment in the Professional Start program. 400 students were selected to commence work at Nornickel enterprises.
How many Professional Start program graduates hold executive positions at Nornickel?
The Professional Start program consists of two stages. At stage one, second year students of profession-oriented universities may have summer internships at Nornickel enterprises. This allows them to take a shot at real production, find themselves in a profession and accelerate career development.
The company cooperates with more than 30 profession-oriented universities and colleges across the country, pays students' expenses for travel to and from their internship, provides accommodation, covers medical examination costs and pays salaries subject to term employment contracts.
Stage two implies that participants take target training contracts with Nornickel. Before the training is over, students may have distance learning under Company programs and get increased scholarships from Nornickel. And their grade shall be not lower than "4", with no academic failures. Upon graduation, if young men do military service, their jobs in the company are retained.
The Professional Start program participants may be included in the talent pool and have a much better chance to get an executive position than other newcomers.
The company cooperates with more than 30 profession-oriented universities and colleges across the country, pays students' expenses for travel to and from their internship, provides accommodation, covers medical examination costs and pays salaries subject to term employment contracts.
Stage two implies that participants take target training contracts with Nornickel. Before the training is over, students may have distance learning under Company programs and get increased scholarships from Nornickel. And their grade shall be not lower than "4", with no academic failures. Upon graduation, if young men do military service, their jobs in the company are retained.
The Professional Start program participants may be included in the talent pool and have a much better chance to get an executive position than other newcomers.
For secondary vocational school students the Company has the Polar College program. Its terms are similar to those of the Professional Start program.
The Professional Start program consists of two stages. At stage one, second year students of profession-oriented universities may have summer internships at Nornickel enterprises. This allows them to take a shot at real production, find themselves in a profession and accelerate career development.
The company cooperates with more than 30 profession-oriented universities and colleges across the country, pays students' expenses for travel to and from their internship, provides accommodation, covers medical examination costs and pays salaries subject to term employment contracts.
Stage two implies that participants take target training contracts with Nornickel. Before the training is over, students may have distance learning under Company programs and get increased scholarships from Nornickel. And their grade shall be not lower than "4", with no academic failures. Upon graduation, if young men do military service, their jobs in the company are retained.
The Professional Start program participants may be included in the talent pool and have a much better chance to get an executive position than other newcomers.
The company cooperates with more than 30 profession-oriented universities and colleges across the country, pays students' expenses for travel to and from their internship, provides accommodation, covers medical examination costs and pays salaries subject to term employment contracts.
Stage two implies that participants take target training contracts with Nornickel. Before the training is over, students may have distance learning under Company programs and get increased scholarships from Nornickel. And their grade shall be not lower than "4", with no academic failures. Upon graduation, if young men do military service, their jobs in the company are retained.
The Professional Start program participants may be included in the talent pool and have a much better chance to get an executive position than other newcomers.
For secondary vocational school students the Company has the Polar College program. Its terms are similar to those of the Professional Start program.
The Professional Start program consists of two stages. At stage one, second year students of profession-oriented universities may have summer internships at Nornickel enterprises. This allows them to take a shot at real production, find themselves in a profession and accelerate career development.
The company cooperates with more than 30 profession-oriented universities and colleges across the country, pays students' expenses for travel to and from their internship, provides accommodation, covers medical examination costs and pays salaries subject to term employment contracts.
Stage two implies that participants take target training contracts with Nornickel. Before the training is over, students may have distance learning under Company programs and get increased scholarships from Nornickel. And their grade shall be not lower than "4", with no academic failures. Upon graduation, if young men do military service, their jobs in the company are retained.
The Professional Start program participants may be included in the talent pool and have a much better chance to get an executive position than other newcomers.
For secondary vocational school students the Company has the Polar College program. Its terms are similar to those of the Professional Start program.
The company cooperates with more than 30 profession-oriented universities and colleges across the country, pays students' expenses for travel to and from their internship, provides accommodation, covers medical examination costs and pays salaries subject to term employment contracts.
Stage two implies that participants take target training contracts with Nornickel. Before the training is over, students may have distance learning under Company programs and get increased scholarships from Nornickel. And their grade shall be not lower than "4", with no academic failures. Upon graduation, if young men do military service, their jobs in the company are retained.
The Professional Start program participants may be included in the talent pool and have a much better chance to get an executive position than other newcomers.
For secondary vocational school students the Company has the Polar College program. Its terms are similar to those of the Professional Start program.
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In 2024, 3,500 people applied for enrollment in the Arctic First program, 323 made it to the final, with only 20 winners chosen.
What tenure in the industry is required to participate in the Arctic First program?
What tenure in the industry is required to participate in the Arctic First program?
The Arctic First is Nornickel’s leadership program for university graduates and young specialists with up to 3 years of work experience. The program is focused on providing young people from all over Russia with the opportunity to take a newcomer-to-middle executive path 4 times faster than the company average.
The program was launched in 2018 at the Polar Division, to be further expanded to other Nornickel divisions. The Arctic First Program takes 2.5 years and admission is competitive. Applicants have several interviews, participate in a business game, and are reviewed by the assessment center.
If successful, program participants are hired by a Company enterprise; relocation for those from outside Norilsk is paid. For the program term, each participant has a mentor from among top Nornickel managers. Young people are trained in project work, try their hand in different areas, and go through number of rotations. Upon completing the program, participants take up management and specialist positions in either production or IT departments.
The program was launched in 2018 at the Polar Division, to be further expanded to other Nornickel divisions. The Arctic First Program takes 2.5 years and admission is competitive. Applicants have several interviews, participate in a business game, and are reviewed by the assessment center.
If successful, program participants are hired by a Company enterprise; relocation for those from outside Norilsk is paid. For the program term, each participant has a mentor from among top Nornickel managers. Young people are trained in project work, try their hand in different areas, and go through number of rotations. Upon completing the program, participants take up management and specialist positions in either production or IT departments.
The start of next enrollment in Arctic First is scheduled for 25 July 2025.
The Arctic First is Nornickel’s leadership program for university graduates and young specialists with up to 3 years of work experience. The program is focused on providing young people from all over Russia with the opportunity to take a newcomer-to-middle executive path 4 times faster than the company average.
The program was launched in 2018 at the Polar Division, to be further expanded to other Nornickel divisions. The Arctic First Program takes 2.5 years and admission is competitive. Applicants have several interviews, participate in a business game, and are reviewed by the assessment center.
If successful, program participants are hired by a Company enterprise; relocation for those from outside Norilsk is paid. For the program term, each participant has a mentor from among top Nornickel managers. Young people are trained in project work, try their hand in different areas, and go through number of rotations. Upon completing the program, participants take up management and specialist positions in either production or IT departments.
The program was launched in 2018 at the Polar Division, to be further expanded to other Nornickel divisions. The Arctic First Program takes 2.5 years and admission is competitive. Applicants have several interviews, participate in a business game, and are reviewed by the assessment center.
If successful, program participants are hired by a Company enterprise; relocation for those from outside Norilsk is paid. For the program term, each participant has a mentor from among top Nornickel managers. Young people are trained in project work, try their hand in different areas, and go through number of rotations. Upon completing the program, participants take up management and specialist positions in either production or IT departments.
The start of next enrollment in Arctic First is scheduled for 25 July 2025.
The Arctic First is Nornickel’s leadership program for university graduates and young specialists with up to 3 years of work experience. The program is focused on providing young people from all over Russia with the opportunity to take a newcomer-to-middle executive path 4 times faster than the company average.
The program was launched in 2018 at the Polar Division, to be further expanded to other Nornickel divisions. The Arctic First Program takes 2.5 years and admission is competitive. Applicants have several interviews, participate in a business game, and are reviewed by the assessment center.
If successful, program participants are hired by a Company enterprise; relocation for those from outside Norilsk is paid. For the program term, each participant has a mentor from among top Nornickel managers. Young people are trained in project work, try their hand in different areas, and go through number of rotations. Upon completing the program, participants take up management and specialist positions in either production or IT departments.
The start of next enrollment in Arctic First is scheduled for 25 July 2025.
The program was launched in 2018 at the Polar Division, to be further expanded to other Nornickel divisions. The Arctic First Program takes 2.5 years and admission is competitive. Applicants have several interviews, participate in a business game, and are reviewed by the assessment center.
If successful, program participants are hired by a Company enterprise; relocation for those from outside Norilsk is paid. For the program term, each participant has a mentor from among top Nornickel managers. Young people are trained in project work, try their hand in different areas, and go through number of rotations. Upon completing the program, participants take up management and specialist positions in either production or IT departments.
The start of next enrollment in Arctic First is scheduled for 25 July 2025.
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The Conquerors of the North online course learners gain advantage in selection for the Professional Start program.
What topic is studied in one of the course modules?
What topic is studied in one of the course modules?
Conquerors of the North is a free online course for engineering and business students and graduates. One of the five course modules is called Happy Life Technologies. Participants get the skills of making everything in time without contrasting work with life. Nornickel employees share their success stories and experiences of truly falling in love with the North.
The course lasts 4 weeks and takes 30 minutes a day. Participants reveal their strengths, create an ideal CV, develop engineering thinking, and discover universal competencies that help in work and life. Managers from different business lines speak about industry trends, production principles, and their career paths.
The course lasts 4 weeks and takes 30 minutes a day. Participants reveal their strengths, create an ideal CV, develop engineering thinking, and discover universal competencies that help in work and life. Managers from different business lines speak about industry trends, production principles, and their career paths.
The training takes place on the Good Company youth community platform. Participants do homework and design their own startups. The most active participants get access to the corporate library and advice on career opportunities.
Conquerors of the North is a free online course for engineering and business students and graduates. One of the five course modules is called Happy Life Technologies. Participants get the skills of making everything in time without contrasting work with life. Nornickel employees share their success stories and experiences of truly falling in love with the North.
The course lasts 4 weeks and takes 30 minutes a day. Participants reveal their strengths, create an ideal CV, develop engineering thinking, and discover universal competencies that help in work and life. Managers from different business lines speak about industry trends, production principles, and their career paths.
The course lasts 4 weeks and takes 30 minutes a day. Participants reveal their strengths, create an ideal CV, develop engineering thinking, and discover universal competencies that help in work and life. Managers from different business lines speak about industry trends, production principles, and their career paths.
The training takes place on the Good Company youth community platform. Participants do homework and design their own startups. The most active participants get access to the corporate library and advice on career opportunities.
Conquerors of the North is a free online course for engineering and business students and graduates. One of the five course modules is called Happy Life Technologies. Participants get the skills of making everything in time without contrasting work with life. Nornickel employees share their success stories and experiences of truly falling in love with the North.
The course lasts 4 weeks and takes 30 minutes a day. Participants reveal their strengths, create an ideal CV, develop engineering thinking, and discover universal competencies that help in work and life. Managers from different business lines speak about industry trends, production principles, and their career paths.
The training takes place on the Good Company youth community platform. Participants do homework and design their own startups. The most active participants get access to the corporate library and advice on career opportunities.
The course lasts 4 weeks and takes 30 minutes a day. Participants reveal their strengths, create an ideal CV, develop engineering thinking, and discover universal competencies that help in work and life. Managers from different business lines speak about industry trends, production principles, and their career paths.
The training takes place on the Good Company youth community platform. Participants do homework and design their own startups. The most active participants get access to the corporate library and advice on career opportunities.
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The ProryvNik program consists of several stages. First, a video business card and test task are sent, with an interview to follow. If successful , participants are engaged in various activities from October to June, and come to Nornickel head office in Moscow for a graduation party in December.
What do the graduates of the ProryvNIK program become?
What do the graduates of the ProryvNIK program become?
The ProryvNIK program involves students of profession-oriented universities and colleges who are well aware of Nornickel and ready to become Company ambassadors among students and youngsters. Young people shall have good organizational skills, be creative, have public speaking skills, and the desire to grow in their chosen field and profession.
ProryvNIK participants are involved in arranging events at their educational institution, speak at core events on behalf of Nornickel, and post related content in social networks. Students may approach ambassadors to ask about career opportunities in the Company.
For selection purposes, preference goes to graduates of the Profstart, Polar College and Generation Fast programs.
ProryvNIK participants are involved in arranging events at their educational institution, speak at core events on behalf of Nornickel, and post related content in social networks. Students may approach ambassadors to ask about career opportunities in the Company.
For selection purposes, preference goes to graduates of the Profstart, Polar College and Generation Fast programs.
The program participants will have an exciting learning experience throughout the season. Every year, best PoryvNIK students get awards, valuable prizes and invitations to special events in Moscow City.
The ProryvNIK program involves students of profession-oriented universities and colleges who are well aware of Nornickel and ready to become Company ambassadors among students and youngsters. Young people shall have good organizational skills, be creative, have public speaking skills, and the desire to grow in their chosen field and profession.
ProryvNIK participants are involved in arranging events at their educational institution, speak at core events on behalf of Nornickel, and post related content in social networks. Students may approach ambassadors to ask about career opportunities in the Company.
For selection purposes, preference goes to graduates of the Profstart, Polar College and Generation Fast programs.
ProryvNIK participants are involved in arranging events at their educational institution, speak at core events on behalf of Nornickel, and post related content in social networks. Students may approach ambassadors to ask about career opportunities in the Company.
For selection purposes, preference goes to graduates of the Profstart, Polar College and Generation Fast programs.
The program participants will have an exciting learning experience throughout the season. Every year, best PoryvNIK students get awards, valuable prizes and invitations to special events in Moscow City.
The ProryvNIK program involves students of profession-oriented universities and colleges who are well aware of Nornickel and ready to become Company ambassadors among students and youngsters. Young people shall have good organizational skills, be creative, have public speaking skills, and the desire to grow in their chosen field and profession.
ProryvNIK participants are involved in arranging events at their educational institution, speak at core events on behalf of Nornickel, and post related content in social networks. Students may approach ambassadors to ask about career opportunities in the Company.
For selection purposes, preference goes to graduates of the Profstart, Polar College and Generation Fast programs.
The program participants will have an exciting learning experience throughout the season. Every year, best PoryvNIK students get awards, valuable prizes and invitations to special events in Moscow City.
ProryvNIK participants are involved in arranging events at their educational institution, speak at core events on behalf of Nornickel, and post related content in social networks. Students may approach ambassadors to ask about career opportunities in the Company.
For selection purposes, preference goes to graduates of the Profstart, Polar College and Generation Fast programs.
The program participants will have an exciting learning experience throughout the season. Every year, best PoryvNIK students get awards, valuable prizes and invitations to special events in Moscow City.
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In the future, graduates of special classes will have a chance for internships and job at Nornickel enterprises in the Trans-Baikal Territory.
What do they call special classes in Trans-Baikal schools?
What do they call special classes in Trans-Baikal schools?
Mining classes were launched in 11 schools in Trans-Baikal Territory. They are available for 8-11 grade pupils willing to commit themselves to metallurgy. The program of mining classes is supplemented with practical lessons and career guidance sessions. Pupils participate in summer and winter events for young mining engineers.
The creation of mining classes in 2022 was initiated by Bystrinsky GOK as part of the Generation Fast program. At present, there are 11 mining classes in the municipal districts of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Each school is equipped with a practical training room, which costs RUB 10 million.
The creation of mining classes in 2022 was initiated by Bystrinsky GOK as part of the Generation Fast program. At present, there are 11 mining classes in the municipal districts of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Each school is equipped with a practical training room, which costs RUB 10 million.
Under the patronage of students of the Trans-Baikal University, schoolchildren solve cases from Bystrinsky GOK. In 2023, these were projects as part of the company's sustainable development strategy implementation. Schoolchildren worked to improve the Beryozka sports camp and reduce the GOK’s carbon footprint. The winners were children from nine schools in Chita, and from Aginskaya Gymnasium. They were invited to the Bystrinsky GOK, where they could see the production process and culture.
Mining classes were launched in 11 schools in Trans-Baikal Territory. They are available for 8-11 grade pupils willing to commit themselves to metallurgy. The program of mining classes is supplemented with practical lessons and career guidance sessions. Pupils participate in summer and winter events for young mining engineers.
The creation of mining classes in 2022 was initiated by Bystrinsky GOK as part of the Generation Fast program. At present, there are 11 mining classes in the municipal districts of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Each school is equipped with a practical training room, which costs RUB 10 million.
The creation of mining classes in 2022 was initiated by Bystrinsky GOK as part of the Generation Fast program. At present, there are 11 mining classes in the municipal districts of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Each school is equipped with a practical training room, which costs RUB 10 million.
Under the patronage of students of the Trans-Baikal University, schoolchildren solve cases from Bystrinsky GOK. In 2023, these were projects as part of the company's sustainable development strategy implementation. Schoolchildren worked to improve the Beryozka sports camp and reduce the GOK’s carbon footprint. The winners were children from nine schools in Chita, and from Aginskaya Gymnasium. They were invited to the Bystrinsky GOK, where they could see the production process and culture.
Mining classes were launched in 11 schools in Trans-Baikal Territory. They are available for 8-11 grade pupils willing to commit themselves to metallurgy. The program of mining classes is supplemented with practical lessons and career guidance sessions. Pupils participate in summer and winter events for young mining engineers.
The creation of mining classes in 2022 was initiated by Bystrinsky GOK as part of the Generation Fast program. At present, there are 11 mining classes in the municipal districts of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Each school is equipped with a practical training room, which costs RUB 10 million.
Under the patronage of students of the Trans-Baikal University, schoolchildren solve cases from Bystrinsky GOK. In 2023, these were projects as part of the company's sustainable development strategy implementation. Schoolchildren worked to improve the Beryozka sports camp and reduce the GOK’s carbon footprint. The winners were children from nine schools in Chita, and from Aginskaya Gymnasium. They were invited to the Bystrinsky GOK, where they could see the production process and culture.
The creation of mining classes in 2022 was initiated by Bystrinsky GOK as part of the Generation Fast program. At present, there are 11 mining classes in the municipal districts of the Trans-Baikal Territory. Each school is equipped with a practical training room, which costs RUB 10 million.
Under the patronage of students of the Trans-Baikal University, schoolchildren solve cases from Bystrinsky GOK. In 2023, these were projects as part of the company's sustainable development strategy implementation. Schoolchildren worked to improve the Beryozka sports camp and reduce the GOK’s carbon footprint. The winners were children from nine schools in Chita, and from Aginskaya Gymnasium. They were invited to the Bystrinsky GOK, where they could see the production process and culture.
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In February 2024, the City of Professions portal received a gold award of RB Digital Awards in the Corporate Pilot category.
What is the name of the bot that helps schoolchildren complete the portal quest?
What is the name of the bot that helps schoolchildren complete the portal quest?
Ni is how nickel is listed in the periodic table of D.I. Mendeleev, and 28 is its atomic number.
The City of Professions interactive portal was created by the Nornickel team to help schoolchildren choose a job or profession demanded in the region.
The portal is a three-dimensional map of the city with 12 districts. Eight "districts" are sections with stories about 147 professions. The remaining "districts" are dedicated to Nornickel's production sites. After studying stories about professions and enterprises and solving quizzes, the students using the portal may complete a big quest.
Also the portal has a test for high school students to help them assess personal qualities and get recommendations.
The City of Professions interactive portal was created by the Nornickel team to help schoolchildren choose a job or profession demanded in the region.
The portal is a three-dimensional map of the city with 12 districts. Eight "districts" are sections with stories about 147 professions. The remaining "districts" are dedicated to Nornickel's production sites. After studying stories about professions and enterprises and solving quizzes, the students using the portal may complete a big quest.
Also the portal has a test for high school students to help them assess personal qualities and get recommendations.
Ni is how nickel is listed in the periodic table of D.I. Mendeleev, and 28 is its atomic number.
The City of Professions interactive portal was created by the Nornickel team to help schoolchildren choose a job or profession demanded in the region.
The portal is a three-dimensional map of the city with 12 districts. Eight "districts" are sections with stories about 147 professions. The remaining "districts" are dedicated to Nornickel's production sites. After studying stories about professions and enterprises and solving quizzes, the students using the portal may complete a big quest.
Also the portal has a test for high school students to help them assess personal qualities and get recommendations.
The City of Professions interactive portal was created by the Nornickel team to help schoolchildren choose a job or profession demanded in the region.
The portal is a three-dimensional map of the city with 12 districts. Eight "districts" are sections with stories about 147 professions. The remaining "districts" are dedicated to Nornickel's production sites. After studying stories about professions and enterprises and solving quizzes, the students using the portal may complete a big quest.
Also the portal has a test for high school students to help them assess personal qualities and get recommendations.
Ni is how nickel is listed in the periodic table of D.I. Mendeleev, and 28 is its atomic number.
The City of Professions interactive portal was created by the Nornickel team to help schoolchildren choose a job or profession demanded in the region.
The portal is a three-dimensional map of the city with 12 districts. Eight "districts" are sections with stories about 147 professions. The remaining "districts" are dedicated to Nornickel's production sites. After studying stories about professions and enterprises and solving quizzes, the students using the portal may complete a big quest.
Also the portal has a test for high school students to help them assess personal qualities and get recommendations.
The City of Professions interactive portal was created by the Nornickel team to help schoolchildren choose a job or profession demanded in the region.
The portal is a three-dimensional map of the city with 12 districts. Eight "districts" are sections with stories about 147 professions. The remaining "districts" are dedicated to Nornickel's production sites. After studying stories about professions and enterprises and solving quizzes, the students using the portal may complete a big quest.
Also the portal has a test for high school students to help them assess personal qualities and get recommendations.
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You still believe that Arctic metallurgy is for tough, old-school men only.
The average age of Nornickel employees is 41 years. More than 15% are under 30 years old. Nornickel is the only company in Russia to be included in TOP 100 Innovative Companies in the World rating by Forbes. High-tech production attracts young people thus helping business to address talent shortage problems and demographic decline challenges.
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You know that it's not only romance that attracts young people to the North.
People are looking for a stable, high-paid job in a large company and career growth opportunities. All this is available at Nornickel, which in 2024 received the best Russian Employer of Choice gold status from Forbes. The company pays for relocation and accommodation for three years and provides a unique experience of working at a large-scale production site in different areas. For example, constructor students have an internship in Norilsk.
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It looks like you do feel like moving to the Far North for several years.
Moving to the Arctic to work for a large company unlocks big prospects. These is a salary above the national average, a full social package with medical care, northern seniority, bonuses and benefits. And yet the Far North is a challenge. We share the stories of how Nornickel programs give young people a chance to try themselves.
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