Planning Grant for a National Center for Nuclear Energy Education and Training (NCNEET)

人们对核能的兴趣与日俱增，加上核能劳动力接近退休，这就产生了及时和迫切的需求，需要在所有就业水平上教育21世纪的核能劳动力。具体地说，预计今后20年核工业需要41000多名训练有素的技术人员。目前的教育项目没有按比例调整以满足预期需求。这一规划项目的目的是为国家核能教育和培训中心(NCNEET)发展基础设施。NCNEET的目标是确保以统一、系统的方式满足对熟练核技术人员的需求。规划项目的主要目标是：1.确定并招募来自企业、核能行业、核机构和组织的教师和代表，为中心的各种活动提供智力领导。2.研究该国不同地区核电行业的具体技术人员需求，并制定教育战略、优先事项和时间表。3.建立拥有成熟的核技术人员教育设施、基础设施和教师队伍的大学联盟。4.确定每个合作学院的重点学科，以及它们在努力扩大规模成为教育中心方面的需求。5.制定一个全面的计划，显示对劳动力需求的了解，以及NCNEET满足这些需求的能力和准备情况。智力优势NCNEET由印第安河州立学院与迈阿密戴德学院、林恩州立技术学院和塞勒姆社区学院共同指导。这些机构参与核技术人员教育已有近30年的历史，并因其出色的项目而在全国范围内获得认可。通过建立一个能够扩大规模以满足能源行业劳动力需求的动态教育项目网络，NCNEET降低了与严重缺乏技术人员相关的风险。此外，NCNEET的存在可以加快新核设施的实施。该项目鼓励核工业中任职人数不足的群体成员参与，特别是妇女和少数族裔成员。

The increased interest in nuclear energy combined with a nuclear workforce that is close to retirement has created a timely and critical need to educate a 21st century nuclear energy workforce at all employment levels. Specifically, over the next two decades a need is projected for more than 41,000 trained technicians in the nuclear industry. Current educational programs are not scaled to meet the forecast need. The purpose of this planning project is to develop the infrastructure for a National Center for Nuclear Energy Education and Training (NCNEET). The goal of the NCNEET is to make sure the demand for skilled nuclear technicians is met in a unified, systematic way. The main goals of the planning project are: 1. Identify and enlist faculty and representatives from businesses, the nuclear energy industry, nuclear agencies, and organizations to provide intellectual leadership for the center's various activities. 2. Study the specific technician needs of the nuclear power industry in the different regions of the country and establish educational strategies, priorities and timelines. 3. Build a coalition of colleges with established nuclear technician education facilities, infrastructure, and faculties. 4. Identify the specific discipline of focus for each partner college and their needs in the effort to scale up to become a center for education. 5. Develop a comprehensive plan showing an understanding of the workforce needs and the ability and readiness of NCNEET to meet these needs. INTELLECTUAL MERIT NCNEET is directed by Indian River State College in conjunction with Miami Dade College, Linn State Technical College, and Salem Community College. These institutions have been involved in nuclear technician education for almost 30 years and have been recognized nationally for their excellent programs. BROADER IMPACT By building a network of dynamic educational programs capable of scaling up to meet the energy industry's workforce needs, the NCNEET reduces the risk associated with serious shortages of technicians. In addition, the existence of the NCNEET can accelerate the implementation of new nuclear facilities. The project encourages participation by members of groups under-represented in the nuclear industry, especially women and members of ethnic minorities.