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Expose K-12 Students to Nuclear Energy Fundamentals

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Integrate Nuclear Career Exploration into Curriculum

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Develop Unified Messaging Across Education Levels to Address Misconceptions and Promote the Benefits of Nuclear Energy

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Highlight a Range of Professional Journeys

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Develop a Digital Hub

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Integrate Nuclear Career Pathways into Academic Programs

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Offer or Expand Experiential Learning Opportunities

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Provide or Enhance Career Counseling and Support Services

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Establish Nuclear Industry Ambassador Programs

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Enhance Career Services and Mentorship Networks

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Create Interactive Career Pathway Tools

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Foster Community and Industry Engagement

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Develop Tiered Communication Strategies

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Implement Targeted Communication Strategies

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Develop Centralized Digital Platforms

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Foster Tri-Sector Partnership Councils

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Strengthen Recruitment and Support Programs for Veterans and Emerging Talent

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Develop Reproducible STEM Programs

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Partner Educators with Industry Experts

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Introduce Nuclear Safety Culture

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Offer or Expand Experiential Learning Opportunities and Bootcamps

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Implement Multi-Channel Outreach

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Expand Dual Enrollment and Early College Programs

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Develop Stackable Credential Programs and Certificates

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Support for Emerging Talent

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Develop Internships and Mentorship Programs and Alumni Networks

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Establish Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Programs

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Foster Academic Pathways and Transfers and Formalize Transfer Pathways

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Integrate Advanced Nuclear Technologies into Curricula

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Implement Data Collection Program and Track Outcomes and Share Successes

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Integrate Sociotechnical Competencies in Curriculum

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Provide Research Placement Opportunities

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Develop Leadership-Focused Graduate Programs

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Promote Faculty Exchanges and Industry Internships

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Establish Industry Advisory Boards

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Broaden Access to Training

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Establish Regional Training Hubs

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Update Training Curriculum Regularly

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Create Career Mapping Tools

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Formalize Mentorship and Peer Learning

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Offer Detail Assignments and Rotational Programs

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Leverage Professional Expertise

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Integrate Advanced Learning Technologies into Training

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Develop a Centralized Funding Portal

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Engage Industry and Government Partners

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Expand Student Financial Support, Financial Aid, and Subsidized Programs

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Develop a Strategic Sustainability Plan to secure long-term funding

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Coordinate Work-Study and Part-Time Opportunities

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Provide Wraparound Support Services

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Pursue Collaborative Grant Opportunities

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Identify and Secure Funding

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Secure Long-Term Funding Commitments

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Advocate for Dedicated Funding Streams

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Offer Financially Supportive Programs

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Leverage Career Centers and Online Resources

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Encourage Professional Association Memberships

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Raise Awareness and Promote Existing Programs

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Create an Open Educational Resource Repository

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Develop Standardized Introductory Courses

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Establish a Consortium for Online Learning

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Develop National Teaching Guidelines

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Foster/Promote a Culture of Continuous Learning

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Form Inter-Institutional Partnerships

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Expand Access to Shared Facilities and Leverage Federal Reactor and Training Programs

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Establish and Institutionalize Faculty Mentorship Networks

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Invest in Faculty Development

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Host Curriculum Innovation Summits

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Establish a National Advisory Board at the Federal Level

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Establish Academic Consortia

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Develop Train-the-Trainer and Pedagogical Programs

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Strengthen Academic-Industry Partnerships

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Establish a Consortium for Online Learning

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Incorporate Experiential and Immersive Learning

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K-12

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University

• Collaborate with non-governmental
  organizations (e.g., NEI, ANS,
  EPRI, ORAU PNE) and academic
  partners to standardize messaging
• Develop a national branding campaign to promote the benefits and career pathways of nuclear energy
• Develop and distribute informational materials (e.g., brochures, videos, digital content) tailored for diverse audiences
• Ensure all outreach materials highlight current and emerging career opportunities in the nuclear sector
• Share resources with schools, community organizations, and workforce partners nationwide
• Host career fairs, webinars, and information sessions for students, families, and community members

• Nuclear industry websites
  • American Nuclear Society (ANS)
  • Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
  • World Nuclear Association
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
  • Nuclear Innovation Alliance
• Educational curricula and learning resources
  • ANS Navigating Nuclear Curriculum
• National Energy Education Development Curriculum
• Virtual nuclear reactor tours (video or 3D)
• Digital media and communication platforms
  • Social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X, Instagram, TikTok)
  • Video hosting platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)
  • Podcasts focused on science, technology, and energy
  • Online webinar platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
• Public engagement opportunities
  • National Science Week and other STEM-focused public events
  • Virtual or in-person outreach sessions for schools and community groups

K-12

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Prof. Devel.

• Partner with organizations that have created internship, mentorship, and summer programs for students
• Integrate AR/VR modules in education and training
• Host virtual reality tours and simulations
• Integrate industry site visits, hands-on labs, and facility tours into curriculum
• Partner with industry to obtain case studies for use in the classroom

• Existing experiential learning frameworks (e.g., Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle)
• Immersive learning tools (e.g., GE Hitachi Virtual Reality Solution, AR Deni)
• Online learning platforms (e.g., Riipen.com)
• Educational websites and databases (e.g., IAEA's Nuclear Energy Education Resource Hub, ScienceEducation.gov)
• Simulations and interactive tools (e.g., PhET Interactive Simulations)
• Virtual nuclear reactor tours (video or 3D)

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University

• Expand partnerships with companies for internship and co-op placements
• Develop formal mentorship networks
• Establish a phased internship program with pre-and post- internship activities to better prepare and retain students
• Formalize and establish a communication plan for mentorship programs
• Encourage graduate students to act as mentors
• Organize peer learning forums and technical exchanges

• University career services and alumni associations
• Professional organizations (e.g., ANS)
• Government agencies (e.g., NRC, DOE)
• Online platforms and software (e.g., Engage2Serve, Pathways to Career Success, Zintellect.com)

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Prof. Devel.

• Partner with academic institutions, trade unions, and workforce boards
• Develop curriculum and certification standards
• Advertise availability of programs/certificates

• “Stackable Credentials Tool Kit-Mapping Upward”, Center for Occupational Research and Development, April 2018
• Apprenticeship program templates
• Certification bodies
• Industry trainers

University

• Establish formal agreements for student research placements
• Create joint research projects and internships
• Establish summer research internships at national labs
• Promote student participation in DOE/NEUP and NRC-funded projects

• Existing legal and partnership frameworks
• Placement coordinators
• Utilize existing resources like the DOE
  ORISE Program and Zintellect.com

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University

Prof. Devel.

• Contact nuclear organizations (e.g., NEI, ANS), to identify subject matter experts from industry and academia
• Partner with subject matter experts and create modules to be used in established courses or summer programs

• NRC training materials
• EPRI programs
• Online DOE STEM Resources
• Workshops (e.g., DOE/NNSA and Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN))

VO-TECH / CC

University

• Define purpose and scope of the board
• Work with professional organizations to identify and recruit members
• Establish clear expectations and structure
• Create an onboarding process
• Manage Board activities and outcomes

• Existing Advisory Boards and Committees (e.g., TN Nuclear Energy
  Advisory Council, Advisory Committee
  on Reactor Safeguards, PNE Advisory
  Council)
• Federal Advisory Committee Act
• NRC Best Practices and Guidelines Report to Congress

K-12

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Prof. Devel.

• Coordinate with industry and government agencies to collect information on funding opportunities
• Contact non-governmental agencies or not-for-profit organizations to determine who would manage and maintain the database and set up its functionality
• Create and launch a database listing scholarships, grants, and internship opportunities
• Regularly update and promote funding opportunities to students and educators
• Offer application workshops to students

• Development frameworks
• Management software
• Funding discovery and tracking tools
• Web analytics
• Social media management
• Generative AI
• NSF – Advanced Technical Education - Mentoring services for grant writing:
  • Mentor Connect
  • Mentor Links
  • Mentor Up

K-12

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University

• Partner with industry to provide in-kind and financial support of nuclear education programs and resources
• Partner with government agencies for financial support of nuclear education programs and resources

• Requests for Information
• Industry days
• One-on-one meetings
• Industry and government association meetings
• Trade groups
• Conferences
• NSF-ATE Business and Industry Leadership Team

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University

• Increase university and industry-sponsored scholarships
• Apply for federal and state grants

• Promote and expand federal and state financial aid programs
• Institutional scholarships and grants
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employer and Union assistance programs
• Online scholarship databases (e.g., scholarships.com, financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov)

K-12

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Prof. Devel.

• Develop long-term funding strategies
• Advocate for government and industry investment
• Seek grant funding

• Building partnerships and collaborations
• Online courses and workshops
• Guidance from experts

K-12

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University

• Establish partnerships across academic institutions and identify educator needs
• Create summer externships
• Create research opportunities for educators

• Online learning platforms and courses
• Professional development organizations, such as ORAU K-12
  STEM Educator Programs
• Conferences, workshops, bootcamps
• Collaboration and mentorship

K-12

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Prof. Devel.

• Determine which non-governmental or not-for-profit organization will create, manage, and maintain repository
• Evaluate existing open educational platforms and perform a gap analysis to identify unmet needs
• Collaborate with industry and government agencies to collect, curate, and develop high-quality curriculum materials
• Develop a searchable online database
• Promote and communicate availability of resource repository to educators, institutions, and stakeholders

• Existing open educational resource platforms such as:
  • IAEA’s e-learning platform
  • IAEA NUCLEUS information resource portal
  • DOE Fundamentals Handbook
    • Open Educational Resource
    • Open.edu/openlearncreate
    • MIT OpenCourseWare
    • DOE’s website
    • NRC’s website
    • ANS’s website
    • Nuclearscienceweek.org
    • Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Education Resources
    • NSF-ATE Regional Center for Nuclear Education & Training
    • ORAU K-12 STEM Education Lesson
      Plans

University

Prof. Devel.

• Establish a partnership with representatives from academia, industry, and government
• Perform foundational planning
• Develop course content and learning activities
• Establish a peer review process
• Collect feedback and make improvements

• Existing open educational resource platforms
• Existing introductory courses from selected universities and organizations

K-12

University

Prof. Devel.

• Offer micro-credentials
• Host regular professional development seminars
• Encourage attendance at conferences and seminars
• Encourage lifelong learning incentives

• Existing technology including online learning platforms, VR/AR, data analytics, mentorship programs
• In-house workshops, seminars, and on-the-job training
• Government and industry specialized training (e.g., Westinghouse Nuclear)

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Prof.Devel.

• Evaluate and expand existing mentorship programs and networks to support new training initiatives
• Facilitate knowledge transfer between institutions through formal or informal agreements
• Pair emerging programs with experienced mentors to guide curriculum and workforce alignment
• Provide guidance on program development based on best practices

• Mentorship guides and handbooks
• Mentorship programs and models (e.g., National Research Mentoring Network)