REGIONAL CAREERS
Nuclear
The SRSCRO region of Georgia and South Carolina has the most unique nuclear industry capabilities in the nation. This region is at the forefront of new nuclear power production, environmental stewardship, innovative technology and national security.
New facilities and long-term missions at the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site require a highly skilled workforce that includes more than 11,000 people. Also, long-term nuclear workforce demand is growing in the region as new nuclear power reactors are under construction at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, GA. Thousands of well-paid, highly-skilled workers live in the SRSCRO region because of the nuclear industry sector.
In response to the community’s unique and growing nuclear workforce needs, the SRSCRO implemented a unified strategy through our Nuclear Workforce Initiative (NWI®). Since 2009, we proactively engage private and government employers, educational institutions and economic development entities to work as partners. The result has been ongoing education and advocacy for nuclear workforce development through SRSCRO-sponsored groups such as the NWI® Staffing Committee and Nuclear Science Week Regional Coordination Committee. The SRSCRO is actively involved on local and national workforce committees in support of nuclear workforce needs.
NWI® activities are producing big results that benefit the region’s multiple industry sectors through STEM Outreach and Grant Partnerships.
College/University Programs
Colleges and universities in the SRSCRO region offer scholarships, in varying amounts, for programs that align with long-term workforce needs. These scholarship funds are available because of the Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers (WORC) grant program that is managed by the SRSCRO.
Prospective students are encouraged to inquire about these opportunities at their preferred institution.
Certificate and associate degree opportunities are available for students interested in pursuing a career in the nuclear industry, including nuclear programs such as radiation protection technology and nuclear quality systems.
Programs are available to prepare students with a wide variety of nuclear industry skills, including a foundation for jobs in nuclear plant maintenance and non-licensed operations through the Nuclear Engineering Technology associate degree program and other nuclear-related fields such as Chemical Technology.
Opportunities are available in many areas that support the nuclear industry, including Nuclear Science Track Degree Programs available through the Department of Chemistry and Physics. The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program provides training for careers that involve computer technology and health sciences.
Programs offer many choices for students interested in pursuing careers in the nuclear science field through the College of Sciences which includes the opportunity to study all major areas of chemistry, biology, math, computer science or to enroll in pre-engineering. The Environmental Remediation and Restoration Program offers undergraduate research opportunities related to the nuclear industry and other industries.
Their extended campus programs offer a variety of academic programs in the region. Academic programs are available for science and math fields of study that lead to certificates and degrees related to the nuclear industry.
Preparing for undergraduate students to fill diverse, advanced education, research and career opportunities. Through the WORC II grant, Claflin University is particularly focused on Computer Science degree programs that align with the National Nuclear Security Administration's workforce needs at the Savannah River Site.
SRSCRO is committed to supporting a well-trained and highly qualified workforce that meets the ongoing needs of the industry in this region.
