NEXA™ Will Leverage Companies’ Expertise in Technology, Training and Operations
Atlanta, Georgia, April 18, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company, Tecnatom and Accelerant Solutions announced today that the companies have signed a Teaming Agreement to launch a nuclear training program for utilities in the United States and Canada called NEXA™.
(L to R): Billy Mack, President of Accelerant Solutions, Pamela Cowan, President of Global Engineered Systems and Solutions at Westinghouse, and Francisco Sanchez, Vice President of Safety, Operation and Training at Tecnatom, after signing the Teaming Agreement that created the Nuclear Excellence Academy.
The Nuclear Excellence Academy (NEXA™) will leverage the companies’ unmatched knowledge of industry standards and digital technology innovations to provide in-person, digital and on-demand training for nuclear personnel at American and Canadian utilities. The program ensures practical, cost-effective, and compliant approaches to nuclear operations.
The strategic partnership unites the industry expertise of Westinghouse and Accelerant Solutions with Tecnatom’s world-class digital products and services to offer the current and future nuclear fleet a comprehensive and efficient solution for training needs.
“This effort demonstrates Westinghouse’s commitment to provide innovative solutions to our customers. NEXA™ uses a digital platform to optimize the learning process, enhancing competencies, worker engagement, and performance excellence for the long-term,” said Pamela Cowan, President of Global Engineered Systems and Solutions at Westinghouse.
"This agreement ensures that centralized nuclear training delivered through NEXA™ is innovative, cost-effective, and compliant,” said Billy Mack, President of Accelerant Solutions.
“NEXA™ offers a solution to utilities seeking to retain and hire nuclear professionals who have the highest qualifications. The training will be standardized to fit the needs of all utilities,” said Francisco Sanchez, Vice President of Safety, Operation and Training at Tecnatom.
