Key Issues
Nuclear Industry's Comprehensive Approach Develops Skilled Work Force for the Future
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April 2008
Key Facts
April 2008
Key Facts
- The nuclear energy industry has undertaken a comprehensive program to recruit, train and educate new workers.
- The average operating nuclear plant employs 400 to 700 people, and jobs at these plants pay substantially more than average salaries in the local area.
- University, community college and vocational training programs are critical to meet future staffing needs, and companies are pursuing initiatives to prepare a new generation of workers.
- The industry is working with government, educational and other organizations to address the industry’s work force needs and is implementing specific policies and programs to develop the future nuclear work force.