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U.S. Commercial Nuclear Energy Work Force Update. Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides Nuclear Energy Institute. United States of America Nuclear Infrastructure. * Data as of May 2011. Nuclear Careers. Maintenance Personnel. Technicians. Scientist. Engineers. Security Personnel.
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U.S. Commercial Nuclear EnergyWork Force Update Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides Nuclear Energy Institute
United States of America Nuclear Infrastructure * Data as of May 2011
Nuclear Careers Maintenance Personnel Technicians Scientist Engineers Security Personnel Non-licensed Operators
Nuclear Industry Employment Distribution by Age Total Employment: 2011 - 59,700 2009 - 57,200 2007 - 55,900 2005 - 57,900 2003 - 58,400 Source: 2011 NEI Pipeline Survey Results, Contractors and vendors not included
Nuclear Generation 5-Year Attrition (11%) (39%) (50%) Employees Age Range Potential retirees are defined as employees that will be older than 53 with 25+ years of service, or older than 63 with 20 years of service, or older than 67 within the next five years. Source: 2011 NEI’s Nuclear Workforce Pipeline Survey Results,
Educating & Training The Next Generation • Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program • Associates degrees in radiation protection, operations and maintenance • 38 community colleges • 1,036 students enrolled • University Nuclear Engineering Programs • Over 30 programs • 1,500 undergraduates students enrolled • 1,300 graduate students enrolled • Industry Training • Institute of Nuclear Power Operations: National Academy of Nuclear Training • Plant Reference Simulators
2010 Placement of Nuclear Engineering Graduates * Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education: Nuclear Engineering Enrollments and Degrees Survey, 2010
Conclusions • The nuclear industry is hiring. • The nuclear sector needs to continue to collaborate on workforce issues. • All stakeholders must continue to invest in the nuclear education infrastructure.