Developing the Nuclear Industry Workforce
Concerns about rising electricity demand and clean air are among
the factors driving interest in nuclear technology. Nuclear energy
is the only electricity source that can generate electricity 24/7
reliably, efficiently and with no greenhouse-gas emissions. NPI is
developing the human resources and preparing the workforce for the
current nuclear power plants and the potential new reactors to be
built in Texas and around the country. These vital workforce needs
are being met through a broad partnership with industry, two year
community and technical colleges, four year universities, high
schools, middle schools, science and math teachers, state
government, Federal agencies, and elected and civic leaders.
Skilled Workers Are Needed for Existing and New Reactors
Two thirds of these will require associate degrees with
specialization in:
- Nuclear power plant systems
- Radiation protection
- Digital instrumentation and control
Also needed: engineers with undergraduate
degrees in:
- Nuclear engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Engineering technology
- Engineering physics
The NPI partnership and programs are meeting all these
needs.
