Washington, DC – The American Department of Energy (DOE) announced today $ 100 million in funding to establish a training program for nuclear security and labor development. Employment growth in the American nuclear energy sector should triple by 2050 thanks to investments made by the Investment Agenda in America of the Biden-Harris administration and long-term maintenance and the sustainability of these reactors is crucial to monitor the rate of growing demand for clean energy.
“We plan that the unprecedented growth in nuclear energy needs in the coming decades while we strive to triple our nuclear energy capacity by 2050″, ” Said the acting assistant to nuclear energy, Dr. Michael Goff. “We are delighted to offer universities, industry and communities a new program to help identify and fill gaps in the training and certification in terms of nuclear reactors.”
Today First financing cycle Provides up to $ 50 million to support the development of nuclear security programs and the implementation of training through university partnerships with industry, national laboratories, technical colleges and community colleges.
Applicants can request funding in the following subjects:
Subject Domaine 1 – Demonstration and implementation
Focuses on the demonstration and implementation of training programs on reactor safety and the establishment or improvement of training diplomas in the safety of nuclear reactors recognized by the industry.
Subject 2 – Curriculum training and development needs
Targets the development of training, the study program and teachers in universities and community colleges to support reactor safety programs and the establishment of long -term sustainable partnerships with public services, industry, state governments and premises, formal and informal institutions from kindergarten to 12th year and labor organizations.
$ 50 million additional dollars will be available in 2025 during a second financing cycle, subject to credits.
Applications are due at the latest at 5:00 p.m. on January 14, 2025. The prices will be announced in the spring of 2025.
Learn more and apply HERE.
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