Pathways to Trade Summit focuses on nuclear workforce capability

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https://www.ans.org/news/2026-05-21/article-8061/pathways-to-trade-summit-focuses-on-nuclear-workforce-capability/

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Oak Ridge Associated Universities hosted a summit to address the growing demand for skilled labor within the nuclear sector. Representatives from government, industry, and education met to develop strategies for expanding workforce pipelines and removing barriers to entry. These efforts aim to support the current expansion of the nuclear industry through coordinated regional and national training initiatives.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) hosted the Pathways to Trade Summit on Thursday, May 14, at the organization's Pollard Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The focus of the gathering was the building of a skilled nuclear workforce capable of meeting the current and future challenges of unprecedented industry growth. Along with ORAU, the event was...

Leaders from industry, education, labor, government, workforce development, and community organizations attended the summit, where they were challenged to identify actions that their organizations could take within the next year to strengthen workforce pipelines and remove barriers to workforce entry. Although the meeting highlighted the nuclear workforce and advanced manufacturing issues in eastern Tennessee, its themes could be applicable throughout the United States.

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https://www.ans.org/news/2026-05-21/article-8061/pathways-to-trade-summit-focuses-on-nuclear-workforce-capability/