As part of our commitment to promoting technical careers, we were delighted to welcome 39 Year 11 students for two weeks of work experience at our Montrouge and Lyon sites from 16 to 27 June.

Committed to Knowledge Sharing and Inspiring Future Talent

This initiative reflects Edvance's determination to help young people discover the opportunities and challenges of the nuclear sector, its future prospects, and its strategic role in the energy transition and in ensuring national energy security.

It also aims to highlight the diversity of career paths available and challenge the stereotypes that are still too often associated with scientific and technical professions.

Encouraging more young people, particularly girls, to pursue engineering studies and careers remains a key objective of the programme, helping to build a more balanced representation across the professions of the future.

Two Weeks of Immersive Learning

Supported by dedicated and enthusiastic teams, two groups of 12 students followed tailored, interactive programmes designed specifically for each site.

At Montrouge

Twelve students took part in a genuine educational marathon, including:

  • Technical presentations on our professions and activities
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Serious games
  • Interactive themed workshops on climate and engineering
  • Film screenings
  • A visit to the Flamanville 3 simulator
  • Informal end-of-day gatherings and refreshments

Their placement concluded with a Grand Oral presentation exercise, incorporating pitching techniques to help prepare them for future oral examinations, including the French Baccalauréat.

At Lyon

Twelve students also explored careers in nuclear engineering through:

  • Immersive workshops
  • A visit to the EPR2 simulator
  • Interactive themed workshops
  • A final Grand Oral presentation to conclude their experience

A Valuable Opportunity for Learning and Inspiration

At Edvance, we believe in the richness that comes from diverse backgrounds and in the importance of inspiring future generations from an early age.

This work experience programme provided students with a valuable opportunity to envision themselves in scientific and technical careers, while gaining first-hand insight into the realities of working in a modern industrial environment.