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There Has Never Been A Better Time To Get Into Nuclear!

The time is right to join a clean energy industry

Andrew Crabtree
4 min readApr 25, 2023

Are you considering a career change or wondering what industry to pursue? Look no further than the nuclear industry!

Here’s why there has never been a better time to get into nuclear.

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Long-term well-paid jobs

The nuclear industry has an established schedule of work and resource needs for the next 100 years. The demand for nuclear energy and decommissioning will only increase, creating an abundance of new job opportunities.

The current civil nuclear workforce is around 70,000 strong, but a large portion of them are approaching retirement. As a result, there is a growing need for skilled and passionate individuals to fill the gap and continue to drive progress in the industry.

Lab coat not required

The industry offers a wide range of job opportunities. There is a common misconception that you need a degree in physics or engineering to work in the nuclear industry. While these degrees can be helpful, they are not necessary for many of the roles available.

The industry requires various professionals from various backgrounds, including administration, marketing…

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Andrew Crabtree
Andrew Crabtree

Written by Andrew Crabtree

I write about what I'm currently geeking-out over. What I read, watch and listen to, as well as my experiences as a Dad, Husband and Nuclear Energy Consultant.

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