Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan
President & CEO, Humber Polytechnic
Canada’s leading polytechnic, Humber, has launched its School of Clean Energy to train talent, advance research, and drive the clean energy economy.
Leading the charge in a changing energy world
With global energy demands rising and climate change intensifying, the need for secure, reliable power is reshaping economies and industries. Ontario alone will need to more than double its electricity generation by 2050 to remain competitive. Meeting these challenges at home and abroad will require more than technology — it will require a highly skilled, visionary workforce that’s ready to lead.
This fall, Humber Polytechnic is launching the School of Clean Energy, leveraging our award-winning campus as a living lab to deliver applied learning opportunities that will equip students with specialized skills in renewable energy, smart grids, battery storage, and AI-driven energy optimization that our future demands. Named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 10 consecutive years and on track to be the first higher education institution to achieve net-zero by 2029, Humber is setting a new standard by embedding sustainability into our operations, programming, and partnerships.
By integrating academic programming, applied research, and experiential learning, the School of Clean Energy will prepare a diverse pipeline of professionals to enter high-demand careers in the clean energy sector.
Partnering to strengthen Canada’s nuclear energy leadership
Canada has the knowledge, technology, and experience to lead the clean energy transition, particularly in nuclear power. The School of Clean Energy builds on Humber’s leadership in this sector through strategic partnerships with Ontario Tech University, the Canadian Nuclear Association, and global industry leaders such as AtkinsRéalis. Together, we’re developing a national network of partners to prepare the workforce Canada needs for its largest and most ambitious nuclear energy projects.
Through initiatives like the Canadians for CANDU campaign, Humber is helping to showcase Canada’s world-class CANDU reactor technology as a trusted solution for clean, reliable power. Our partnership with Ontario Tech combines their unmatched nuclear engineering programs with our applied learning expertise, ensuring graduates are career-ready and positioned to lead.
Building talent for a net-zero future
The clean energy transition is both a national priority and a global opportunity. By integrating academic programming, applied research, and experiential learning, the School of Clean Energy will prepare a diverse pipeline of professionals to enter high-demand careers in the clean energy sector. We’re also creating new pathways for Indigenous learners and underrepresented groups to access opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.
Whether it’s training nuclear technicians, advancing small modular reactor research, or driving clean energy innovation across disciplines, Humber is investing in the people who will power a net-zero future. Canada’s moment is here, and with the School of Clean Energy, we’re ready to seize it.
Learn more at humber.ca/cleanenergy.
