EDF and Mines Nancy have formalized a strategic three-year partnership aimed at addressing the increasing demand for skills in energy and the energy transition. In a context marked by accelerating decarbonization, electrification of uses, and the development of sustainable energy infrastructure, this ambitious collaboration seeks to train and attract the engineers who will build tomorrow’s energy systems.
A partnership at the heart of energy transition challenges
In response to climate and industrial challenges, EDF and Mines Nancy are committed to co-developing:
- innovative educational initiatives
- training pathways tailored to energy-related challenges
- strengthened employability and career integration programs
This collaboration also aims to foster the exchange of expertise and raise awareness among students and the wider public about the major challenges of the energy transition.
Robert Poggi (left), EDF Grand Est Regional Director, and François Rousseau (right), Director General of Mines Nancy
Strong growth in skills demand within the energy sector
This partnership is part of EDF’s sustained recruitment momentum, particularly in the Grand Est region:
- 450 apprentices to be recruited in 2026
- 700 apprentices trained in 2025
- more than 200 graduate hires (Master’s level) planned over the next two years
With more than 800 students trained each year, Mines Nancy represents a strategic talent pool of engineers to support these transformations.
A concrete collaboration embedded in academic programs
The partnership between EDF and Mines Nancy is reflected in a wide range of structured initiatives:
- EDF participation in the school’s governance bodies (Board of Directors and Academic Advisory Board)
- support for the development of programs related to energy and climate challenges
- 250 Mines Nancy alumni currently working at EDF
- involvement in the Artem Insight pedagogical program, including a 2025 project focused on electric mobility
- organization of industrial site visits (Chooz nuclear power plant, Framatome Jeumont facility)
- MasterClass on civil nuclear geopolitics led by an EDF expert
- participation in the public consultation on the Fessenheim Technocentre industrial project
- strengthened EDF presence at student events (Forum Est Horizon, HR days)
- development of innovation projects and science outreach initiatives
Inspiring career paths serving energy professions
This partnership provides students with privileged access to EDF’s professions and industrial environments.
“The range of careers is incredibly diverse, and everyone can find their place. This partnership gives students concrete access to our teams, sites, and projects.”
Maxime Verges, EDF engineer, Mines Nancy graduate
“EDF offers a variety of career paths, enabling everyone to shape their professional development in a collaborative and open environment.”
Camille Poulain, EDF engineer, Mines Nancy graduate
Training engineers for carbon neutrality
Through this collaboration, EDF and Mines Nancy share a common ambition: to train engineers capable of:
- designing and managing complex energy systems
- supporting the transition to carbon neutrality
- strengthening energy sovereignty
- contributing to the sustainable development of regions
This partnership fully illustrates Mines Nancy’s commitment to training engineers at the forefront of energy and industrial transitions.
