Schools in Toronto, Oshawa team up to train future nuclear energy workforce [Video]

A pair of GTA post-secondary institutions have joined forces to power the future of the nuclear energy workforce.

Ontario Tech University in Oshawa and Humber Polytechnic in Toronto have partnered to prepare the next generation of talent that will be capable of supporting Canada’s largest and most critical nuclear developments.

With major nuclear projects happening in Durham Region and in the works in nearby Port Hope, refurbishments on the go in three power plants in the province and Ontario lending its considerable nuclear expertise to facilities around the world, the demand for a highly skilled nuclear workforce to power the clean energy transition is greater than ever, said Ontario Tech President Dr. Steven Murphy.

“By combining Ontario Tech’s nuclear engineering research expertise, reputation for outstanding academic programming, and leading infrastructure with Humber’s trades training capabilities, we’re generating a workforce pipeline to meet the energy needs of tomorrow, while driving job …