Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program

Update

Elizabeth McAndrew-BenavidesManager, Industry Infrastructure

Nuclear Energy Instituteemb@nei.org

August 24, 2009

Overview

2009 Survey Results Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program Strategic Rollout

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Age Range

2003

2005

2007

2009

Nuclear Industry Employment Distribution by Age

Source: 2009 NEI Pipeline Survey Results, Contractors and vendors not included

Total Employment:

2009 - 57,200

2007 - 55,900

2005 - 57,900

2003 - 58,400

2009 Survey FindingsTop Recruiting Challenges

(Percent of Responders)

Source: 2009 NEI Pipeline Survey Results

Partnered Community College Programs

* Data as of 7/1/2009

Nuclear Infrastructure

* Data as of 7/1/2009

Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Resources

ACAD 08-006, Uniform Curriculum Guide for Nuclear Power Plant Technician, Maintenance, and Nonlicensed Operations Personnel Associate Degree Programs

NEI 09-04 Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Toolkit

Coming Soon: QA/QC/NDE Curriculum Guide

Managing Growth

Review academic programs Industry partnerships Grants

NRC Grants Meeting

September 24th

Dallas, Texas

Uniform Curriculum Implementation Next Steps

Continue to manage growth Add additional educational programs Evaluate effectiveness Provide Support

2nd NUCP Summit

February, 2010

Washington D.C.