ATE Impacts 2020-2021

Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL flRCNET AgEnv Regional Center for Nuclear Education & Training http://gonuke.org "RCNET has been the imagination for the nuclear workforce pipeline. By creating products that speak to today's youth-products that have gone viral and products that can be used by industry and colleges across the nation-RCNET has maintained a sustainable workforce pipeline." Stacey Presnell Human Performance Manager Energy Northwest RCNET Alumni Persist in STEM Technical Workforce RCNET's largest measure of success is the placement of more than 2,800 program graduates in STEM technician jobs at 80 industry partner locations. A longitudinal study of RCNET graduates from a representative sample of colleges over an eight-year period was conducted by surveying students through direct contact and Linked In networks. Of the 161 students involved in the study 85% maintained STEM employment and 32% continued on to four-year degree programs. Initiatives Address Barriers to Entry & Success RCNET's data-driven programs to eliminate barriers for minority students have led to significant increases in nuclear programs at several colleges. These initiatives include Men of Color recruitment events and Redesigning Math materials for teaching math in the context of energy technical careers. RCNET students earn nationally recognizedrigging and lifting certifications inside Indian River State College's flow loop lab.