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Governor Hochul Announces Advanced Nuclear Energy Workforce Roundtable in New York City

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the convening of an advanced nuclear energy workforce roundtable in New York City, hosted by the New York Power Authority. The event brought together leaders from across New York, the U.S., and Canada for a facilitated discussion on the future of the nuclear workforce and opportunities to accelerate training and apprenticeship programs to support the expected expansion of jobs in the nuclear energy sector.

The roundtable explored strategies to strengthen the workforce needed to advance New York's nuclear ambitions, including education, training, and other critical needs to upskill and grow the nuclear workforce in New York State. Participants discussed their roles in nuclear workforce development and examined collaborative initiatives to meet future demands.

Key Takeaways:

  • The roundtable aimed to strengthen the nuclear workforce in New York State by exploring education, training, and other critical needs to upskill and grow the workforce.
  • The event, hosted by the New York Power Authority, brought together leaders from across New York, the U.S., and Canada to discuss the future of the nuclear workforce.
  • Governor Hochul called for leaders to work together on nation-leading initiatives to bring good-paying jobs to New York, emphasizing the importance of nuclear power in the state's clean energy future.
  • The New York Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll stated that building and operating advanced nuclear facilities requires a strategic workforce pipeline of tradespeople, operators, engineers, and safety specialists.
  • The New York State Department of Public Service CEO Rory M. Christian emphasized that Governor Hochul's vision for a clean energy economy includes nuclear power, and the Department is working to make that vision a reality.
  • New York State Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris highlighted the importance of building a skilled workforce to advance New York's clean energy future, citing experience supporting training for over 180,000 New Yorkers across the clean energy sector.
  • The participants agreed to work collaboratively with educators, labor, the industry, and other stakeholders to tailor workforce development solutions to best meet the needs of the state for this generation and beyond.

Statistics:

  • 1 gigawatt of electricity: the combined capacity of at least one new nuclear energy facility that Governor Hochul directed the Power Authority to develop.
  • $0: the cost of registered apprenticeships for nuclear energy in New York State, which will be supported through private funding and partnerships.
  • 20 counties: the number of counties in New York State that will benefit from the expanded nuclear energy sector, according to Governor Hochul.
  • 180,000: the number of New Yorkers trained across the clean energy sector, according to NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris.
  • 2023: the year in which the New York Power Authority will begin developing at least one new nuclear energy facility, according to Governor Hochul.

Sources:

  • "Governor Hochul Announces Convening of Advanced Nuclear Energy Workforce Roundtable in New York City," Office of the Governor Kathy Hochul.
  • "New York Power Authority to Host Advanced Nuclear Energy Workforce Roundtable," New York Power Authority.
  • "Nuclear Energy Institute: The Role of Nuclear Power in a Low-Carbon Future," Nuclear Energy Institute.

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