As the YGN, our mission is:

“To encourage and develop the UK’s early career nuclear professionals, and ensure that their voice is heard in shaping the future of our sector”
To achieve our mission, our activities focus on inspiring the next generation of nuclear professionals and improving understanding of nuclear science and technology, by:

• providing opportunities for professional development of our members
• collaborating with strategic initiatives in the UK and internationally
• advocating for nuclear as part of a Net Zero energy mix.

Career Development
• Increase your knowledge of nuclear industry technologies, sectors and organisations.
• Develop competencies towards professional registration and recognition of your nuclear professionalism.
• Attend events and training programmes.
• Meet peers and expand your network.

Personal Development
• Develop a whole host of other skills including event organisation, business and financial management, marketing, coaching & mentoring.
• Develop the relationships that will shape the future of both your career and the industry.

Benefits for Employers
• Development of staff through high value training and cross sector learning.
• Raise your company profile and its commitment to high standards of nuclear professional practice.
• Development of staff towards professional membership of the NI, including assessment against the Nuclear Delta® – the standard of professionalism in the nuclear sector.
• Supports future competitiveness through development of personal networks, capability and in-house expertise.

Benefits of Membership

• Discounted attendance at our industry-renowned events.
• Bi-monthly Nuclear Future journal exclusively for members.
• Access to YGN volunteering opportunities & mentoring.
• Apply to have your nuclear professionalism recognised through professional membership of the Nuclear Institute and chartered status with the Engineering and Science Councils