Mission, Vision, & Values
ORAU develops, connects, and strengthens the scientific and technical workforce for a better world. Through our specialized teams of subject matter experts, decades of experience, and collaborations with our consortium of more than 170 major Ph.D.-granting institutions, ORAU is a recognized leader when the priorities of our federal, state, local, and commercial customers require innovative solutions.
Our mission
ORAU strengthens the nation’s workforce by developing scientific and technical workers, connecting talent and expertise, and improving the health, safety, and resilience of the communities where they live and work to achieve scientific discovery and economic growth.
Our vision
To be the national leader in advancing scientific and technical workforce development while fostering community health and sustainability for generations to come.
Our values
Values statement: We believe in creating stakeholder value and national impact through our people, practices, and culture.
- People - Fostering excellence by investing in employees, accepting and including diverse perspectives and cultivating authentic, visionary leaders
- Practices - Partnering for success to create customer value and sustainable growth through agility and adaptability
- Culture - Promoting collaboration, teamwork and trust by demonstrating integrity; practicing open, transparent communication; and ensuring a safe and secure work environment
