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University of South Carolina and Westinghouse partner to advance nuclear workforce development
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of South Carolina are partnering to develop a multidisciplinary nuclear workforce program centered around USC's planned Nuclear Innovation Center to support deployment of AP1000 nuclear reactors in the U.S. The initiative includes advanced training facilities and certificate programs aimed at preparing a skilled workforce for next-generation nuclear plants.
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You can tap into South Carolina's emerging nuclear training ecosystem now as Westinghouse and USC build the talent pipeline for AP1000 reactor deployment. Workforce gaps in nuclear plant staffing are opening opportunities to supply skills and services early in this expanding market.
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