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EDF investment enables 5,000 people to kick start their careers across the UK

EDF has announced a significant expansion of its early careers programmes, enabling 5,000 people across the UK to begin apprenticeships, graduate roles and industrial placements.

The People Behind Empowering the Nuclear Workforce

As we embark on a pivotal year for the nuclear industry, NSAN has a number of exciting priorities for 2026, underpinned by a longstanding commitment to developing talent, driving innovation, and championing collaborative success.

Looking Ahead: 2026 and the Golden Age of Nuclear Skills

As we step into 2026, I find myself reflecting with real optimism on the immense opportunities and challenges facing the UK’s nuclear industry. We are at the start of what the government has called a “golden age of nuclear”, and I am proud to say that both NSAN and the broader sector are poised to seize the moment.

NSAN welcomes the publication of the Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce Final Report

We welcome the report’s recommendations and we will continue to work closely with sector partners to address evolving skills needs and support the sector’s response to the challenges and opportunities highlighted by the Taskforce.

NSAN Welcomes Wylfa SMR Announcement

NSAN welcomes today’s announcement confirming Wylfa, Anglesey, as the chosen site for the UK’s inaugural Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant.

NSAN Welcomes Sheffield Forgemasters

The National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) is thrilled to welcome Sheffield Forgemasters to its expanding network of members, further reinforcing NSAN’s dedication to advancing skills and innovation throughout the UK’s nuclear sector.

NSAN Unlocking Canadian Partnership Opportunities for UK Training Providers

NSAN is hosting a strategic meeting for members of its Nuclear Training network of providers, focusing on the exciting opportunities arising from the new partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

NSAN Collaboration with Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Launch of the Western Canadian Nuclear Training Centre

Saskatchewan Polytechnic has entered an exclusive agreement with the NSAN, granting rights to deliver NSAN’s training programmes across Canada.

Enhancing Nuclear Safety Case Training: Meeting a Crucial Industry Need

We are pleased to offer our “Introduction to Safety Case” training, delivered by practitioners with direct, hands-on plant experience.

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