Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program Update Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides Manager, Industry Infrastructure Nuclear Energy Institute August 24, 2009

Overview  2009 Survey Results  Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program  Strategic Rollout

Nuclear Industry Employment Distribution by Age Source: 2009 NEI Pipeline Survey Results, Contractors and vendors not included Total Employment: , , , ,400

2009 Survey Findings Top Recruiting Challenges (Percent of Responders) Source: 2009 NEI Pipeline Survey Results

Partnered Community College Programs * Data as of 7/1/2009

Nuclear Infrastructure * Data as of 7/1/2009

Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Resources  ACAD , Uniform Curriculum Guide for Nuclear Power Plant Technician, Maintenance, and Nonlicensed Operations Personnel Associate Degree Programs  NEI Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Toolkit  Coming Soon: QA/QC/NDE Curriculum Guide

Managing Growth  Review academic programs  Industry partnerships  Grants NRC Grants Meeting September 24 th Dallas, Texas

Uniform Curriculum Implementation Next Steps  Continue to manage growth  Add additional educational programs  Evaluate effectiveness  Provide Support 2 nd NUCP Summit February, 2010 Washington D.C.