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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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Webinar: MC&A and safety in advanced reactors in focus
Towell
Russell
Prasad
The American Nuclear Society’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Division recently hosted a webinar on updating material control and accounting (MC&A) and security regulations for the evolving field of advanced reactors.
Moderator Shikha Prasad (CEO, Srijan LLC) was joined by two presenters, John Russell and Lester Towell, who looked at how regulations that were historically developed for traditional light water reactors will apply to the next generation of nuclear technology and what changes need to be made.
Technical Session|Panel
Tuesday, February 4, 2025|1:00–2:40PM EST|Cumberland A
Session Chair:
Hannah Hunnicutt (Oak Ridge Assoc. Univ.)
Session Organizer:
The panel discussion will focus on the newly established Department of Labor Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship programs, with ORAU serving as the intermediary. As pioneering programs, this initiative presents a significant opportunity to reshape workforce development on a national scale. The primary objective of the panel is to provide a comprehensive overview of these programs, highlighting their structure, benefits, and potential challenges. The discussion aims to illustrate how these programs serve as valuable tools for industry recruitment and offer tax benefits to participating companies. Additionally, the panel will explore the programs' role in addressing skills gaps and creating pathways to meaningful employment for individuals across the country. Key goals of the presentation include: Explaining the structure and implementation of the pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, emphasizing ORAU's role as the intermediary. Highlighting the benefits for both industry partners and apprentices, including tax incentives, skill development, and career advancement opportunities. Discussing the program's alignment with broader workforce development goals and economic needs. Addressing potential challenges or weaknesses in the program's current form and exploring strategies for improvement. Showcasing early success stories or outcomes, if available, to demonstrate the program's potential impact. The desired outcomes of this panel discussion are to increase awareness and understanding of these new apprenticeship programs among stakeholders, encourage industry participation, and foster a dialogue on how to maximize the programs' effectiveness. By presenting a balanced view of both benefits and potential weaknesses, the panel aims to provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and industry leaders involved in workforce development. Through this discussion, we hope to inspire collaboration between educational institutions, businesses, and government agencies to support and expand these apprenticeship programs, ultimately contributing to a more skilled and competitive workforce nationwide.
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