K. L. Peddicord

Nuclear Power Institute, Texas A&M University

IAEA General Conference

Vienna, Austria

September 19, 2012

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HUMAN

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NUCLEAR

ENERGY:

THE NUCLEAR POWER INSTITUTE

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HUMAN

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR NUCLEAR

ENERGY:

THE NUCLEAR POWER INSTITUTE

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

Mechanical

EngineersElectrical

Engineers

Chemical

Engineers

Engineering Technology

Nuclear Engineers

Operations, Non-

licensed Operators

Mechanical

Systems

Instrumentation &

Control

Maintenance

Rad Protection

Electrical Systems

Chemistry

The “U.S. Model”: Distribution of Disciplines for the Nuclear

Workforce, The “Other than Nuclear” Challenge

2-year Associate Degree

Backgrounds

4-year Degrees

Other Engineering Disciplines

Nuclear

Engineering Degree

Engineering

Physics

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Years Prior to Initial Plant Operation

Timing of Workforce Employment Before Plant Operation

2 Year Degree

4 Year Degree

IndustryDefines Needs

and Requirements,

Provides a

“Roadmap” of

Initiatives/Activities

IndustryProvides Jobs

NPI• Develops and Delivers

Academic Programs

• Engages Teachers

• Informs and Recruits

Students

An “Integrated Approach”:

Collaboration Between Industry and

the Nuclear Power Institute

Associate degree programs--Technicians

CC

New associate degree

programs at community

colleges for technicians

to go into training at

nuclear power plants.

CCCC

New certificate

programs at universities,

for engineers in several

disciplines (ME, EE, ChE,

CE and others), offered

by distance delivery.

Baccalaureate Degree Programs--Engineers

New associate degree

Programs at community

colleges for technicians

to go into training

at nuclear power plants.

CC

Engage with teachers,

counselors and school

administrators about

careers in the nuclear

industry.

Outreach to TeachersTeachers are the Key!

CC

New certificate

programs at universities

for engineers in many

disciplines, offered by

distance delivery.

CC

New associate degree

Programs at

community colleges

for technicians to go

into training at nuclear

power plants.

CC

Programs to inform

and excite students

about STEM fields and

careers, and studies

leading to jobs in

nuclear.

Outreach to Students

CC

Engage with teachers,

counselors and school

administrators about

careers in the nuclear

industry.

CC

New certificate

programs at universities

for engineers in many

disciplines, offered by

distance delivery.

CC

New associate degree

programs at

community colleges

for technicians into

training at nuclear

power plants.

POWER SET

Powerful Opportunities for Women Eager and

Ready for Science, Engineering and Technology

Workforce Industry

Training (WIT)

CC

Engage with

Communities.

Programs on science.

Information about

nuclear energy. Link

with stakeholders.

Build networks.

Links with Communities and Stakeholders

CC

Programs to inform

and excite students

about STEM fields and

careers, and studies

leading to jobs in

nuclear.

CC

Engage with teachers,

counselors and school

administrators about

careers in the nuclear

industry.

CC

New certificate

programs at universities

for engineers in many

disciplines, offered by

distance delivery.

CC

New associate

degree programs at

community

colleges for

technicians to go into

Training at nuclear

power plants.

Reaching Families and the Public,

Building Acceptance

CC

These Efforts Tie, Integrate and Support

Each Other—Build Understanding and Trust

CC

Programs to inform

and excite students

about STEM fields and

careers, and studies

Leading to jobs in

Nuclear.

CC

Engage with

teachers counselors

and school

administrators

about careers in the

nuclear industry.

CC

New certificate

Programs at

universities for

engineers in many

disciplines, offered

by distance delivery.

CC

New associate

degree programs at

community

colleges for

technicians to go

into training at

nuclear power

plants.

Engage with

Communities.

Programs on science.

Information about

nuclear energy. Link

With stakeholders.

Build networks.

NPIEducational Partners

Industry

Teachers/HS & Junior High Students

Communities/Elected-Civic Leaders/Stakeholders/Networks

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. Y’All come by!!