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Community leaders, SaskPower, and GE Hitachi convened in Estevan to discuss workforce development and supply chain strategies for small modular reactors (SMRs), with a focus on local job creation and training opportunities. The Saskatchewan government has proposed its first SMR project in the area, aiming to equip residents with necessary skills for nuclear facility roles without requiring advanced degrees. A collaborative initiative seeks to establish an SMR supply cluster with federal funding, addressing skills gaps and supporting local and international component production.