1. Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program Update Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides Manager, Industry Infrastructure Nuclear Energy Institute emb@nei.org August 24, 2009

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

3. Nuclear Industry Employment Distribution by Age Source: 2009 NEI Pipeline Survey Results, Contractors and vendors not included Total Employment: 2009 - 57,200 2007 - 55,900 2005 - 57,900 2003 - 58,400

4. 2009 Survey Findings Top Recruiting Challenges (Percent of Responders) Source: 2009 NEI Pipeline Survey Results

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

6. Nuclear Infrastructure * Data as of 7/1/2009

7. Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Resources  ACAD 08-006, Uniform Curriculum Guide for Nuclear Power Plant Technician, Maintenance, and Nonlicensed Operations Personnel Associate Degree Programs  NEI 09-04 Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Toolkit  Coming Soon: QA/QC/NDE Curriculum Guide

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

9. 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.