AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY: THE NUCLEAR POWER INSTITUTE

K. L. Peddicord Nuclear Power Institute, Texas A&M University IAEA General Conference Vienna, Austria
September 19, 2012

Background
With the anticipation of retirements from the nuclear workforce and new construction, new approaches are needed to meet the human resource challenges The Nuclear Power Institute constitutes an innovative response This presentation will describe the many components of this integrated program

The U.S. Model: Distribution of Disciplines for the Nuclear Workforce, The Other than Nuclear Challenge

2-year Associate Degree Backgrounds

Chemistry

Mechanical Engineers Electrical Engineers

4-year Degrees Other Engineering Disciplines

Electrical Systems

Chemical Engineers

Engineering Technology Rad Protection Nuclear Engineers

Engineering Physics

Nuclear Engineering Degree

Maintenance

Operations, Nonlicensed Operators

Instrumentation & Control

Mechanical Systems

Timing of Workforce Employment Before Plant Operation

90

80

70

60

50 2 Year Degree 40 4 Year Degree

30

20

10

0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Years Prior to Initial Plant Operation

An Integrated Approach: Collaboration Between Industry and the Nuclear Power Institute

Industry
Defines Needs and Requirements, Provides a Roadmap of Initiatives/Activities

NPI
Develops and Delivers Academic Programs Engages Teachers Informs and Recruits Students

Industry
Provides Jobs

Associate degree programs-Technicians

New associate degree programs at community colleges for technicians CC to go into training at nuclear power plants.

Baccalaureate Degree Programs-Engineers

New associate degree Programs at community colleges for technicians to go into training at nuclear power plants.

CC

New certificate programs at universities, for engineers in several CC disciplines (ME, EE, ChE, CE and others), offered by distance delivery.

Outreach to Teachers
Teachers are the Key!

New associate degree Programs at community colleges for technicians to go into training at nuclear power plants.

CC

New certificate programs at universities for engineers in many CC disciplines, offered by distance delivery.

Engage with teachers, counselors and school CC administrators about careers in the nuclear industry.

Outreach to Students
POWER SET
Powerful Opportunities for Women Eager and Ready for Science, Engineering and Technology

New associate degree programs at community colleges for technicians into training at nuclear power plants.

CC

New certificate programs at universities for engineers in many CC disciplines, offered by distance delivery.

Engage with teachers, counselors and school administrators about CC careers in the nuclear industry.

Programs to inform and excite students about STEM fields and CC careers, and studies leading to jobs in nuclear.

Workforce Industry Training (WIT)

Links with Communities and Stakeholders

New associate degree programs at community colleges for technicians to go into Training at nuclear power plants.

CC

Engage with teachers, New certificate programs at universities counselors and school CC CC for engineers in many administrators about disciplines, offered by careers in the nuclear industry. distance delivery.

Programs to inform and excite students about STEM fields and CC careers, and studies leading to jobs in nuclear.

Engage with Communities. Programs on science. Information about CC nuclear energy. Link with stakeholders. Build networks.

Reaching Families and the Public, Building Acceptance

These Efforts Tie, Integrate and Support Each OtherBuild Understanding and Trust

New associate degree programs at community colleges for technicians to go into training at nuclear power plants.

CC

New certificate Programs at universities for CC engineers in many disciplines, offered by distance delivery.

Engage with teachers counselors and school CC administrators about careers in the nuclear industry.

Programs to inform and excite students about STEM fields and CC careers, and studies Leading to jobs in Nuclear.

Engage with Communities. Programs on science. Information about CC nuclear energy. Link With stakeholders. Build networks.

Teachers/HS & Junior High Students

Industry

Communities/Elected-Civic Leaders/Stakeholders/Networks

Educational Partners

NPI

Government Agencies

The Desired Outcome!!

This is SUCCESS!!!

Invitation
The Nuclear Power Institute will be holding a follow-on side-side event This will go into these programs in more detail and provide opportunities for one-on-one discussions 15:30-17:30, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 America Lounge, Austria Center Vienna (ACV), 1st floor, room G-5652

Everyone welcome. YAll come by!!