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| Issue date: | 03/12/2024 |
| From: | Ross M Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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RIC 2024 Hybrid U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 36th Annual Regulatory Information Conference MARCH 12-14, 2024 Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center Rockville, Maryland
- nrcric2024 www.nrc.gov ADAPTING TO A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
RIC 2024 Hybrid U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 36th Annual Regulatory Information Conference MARCH 12-14, 2024
- nrcric2024 www.nrc.gov ADAPTING TO A CHANGING LANDSCAPE
RIC 2024 Hybrid U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 36th Annual Regulatory Information Conference MARCH 12-14, 2024
- nrcric2024 www.nrc.gov ADAPTING TO A CHANGING LANDSCAPE Technical Session Introduction Young nuclear regulators from around the world will discuss how their organizations are recruiting and retaining the next generation Presentations in this technical session will highlight:
Perspectives on knowledge management and transfer, leveraging educational opportunities and grants, training, benefits, and more.
Follow-on from the Youth Panel discussions held during the IAEAs International Conference on Effective Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Systems: Preparing for the Future in a Rapidly Changing Environment Conclude with open discussion and audience Q&A
RIC 2024 Hybrid U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 36th Annual Regulatory Information Conference MARCH 12-14, 2024
- nrcric2024 www.nrc.gov ADAPTING TO A CHANGING LANDSCAPE Speaker Introduction Miranda Ross Materials Engineer, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nicole Allison Nuclear Non-Proliferation
- Officer, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Alexandra Alexoiu Junior Nuclear Advisor, Romanian National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control Meera Al Mheiri Specialist, Inspection, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation Soratos Tantideeravit Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear Radiation Licensing Division, Thailand Office of Atoms for Peace
RIC 2024 Hybrid U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 36th Annual Regulatory Information Conference MARCH 12-14, 2024
- nrcric2024 www.nrc.gov ADAPTING TO A CHANGING LANDSCAPE Contact Information Miranda Ross Materials Engineer Division of New and Renewed Licenses Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation miranda.ross@nrc.gov
NRC: Fulfilling the Mission Today and Tomorrow Miranda Ross 1
Agenda Recruitment Pathways and Outreach Nuclear Regulator Apprenticeship Network (NRAN) - Recent Graduates Grants and Scholarships - College Students Internships and Co-ops - College Students A week at the NRC - High School Students 2
Recruitment Pathways and Outreach 3
Public job postings for all NRC locations NRC pipeline through Internships and NRAN Career fair events Engaging early and making connections
Nuclear Regulator Apprenticeship Network (NRAN)
- Program for recently graduated engineers and scientists
- Develops employees towards becoming well-rounded regulators in areas of projected agency skill needs
- Leverages known talent to recruit; many cohort members were former scholarship and grant recipients, co-op students or summer student interns 4
NRAN Format Training Apprenticeships Mentoring
- 18-month program
- 3 five-month apprenticeships
- Guaranteed one regional and one headquarters apprenticeship for breadth of experience
- Senior Executive Manager as career mentor
- Peer mentor
- Technical mentor 5
- First three months spent in training at headquarters
- Encouraged to follow an internal qualification track
- Monthly cohort meetings
Early Engagement and Support through Student Grants &
Scholarships 6
- Supports degrees in nuclear science and engineering, to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. Grants awarded to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education.
Nuclear Education Program - Scholarship and Fellowship
- Supports education in nuclear science and engineering, to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials.
Nuclear Education Program - Trade School and Community College Scholarship
- Supports education from minority serving programs for knowledge and skills relevant to nuclear safety, security, environmental protection, or any other STEM-related fields Minority Serving Institutions Grants Program
Early Connections through Student Internships and Co-ops
- Student Internships - Paid, temporary positions for college students who wish to work during the summer or during school vacations.
- Student Co-ops - Paid positions for college students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in science, engineering, and other disciplines related to the NRC Mission. Participants integrate alternating periods of academic study and work experience, or parallel periods of academic study and work experience.
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A Week at the NRC:
Engaging High School Students
- Four-day educational experience for high school students
- Activities and seminars designed for students to deepen their knowledge of nuclear technology, federal nuclear regulation, and gain insights into the diverse range of work conducted at the NRC 8
Benefits of these Initiatives Knowledge transfer Creates support network Sustains highly technical work force Increases retention 9
Conclusion NRC has initiatives from high school to new college graduates that support the Agencys needs for today and the future.
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