Building the Nuclear Trades Pipeline Together!

The Tennessee nuclear industry is expanding rapidly, and we need your expertise and collaboration to ensure our workforce pipeline can meet the growing demand. This summit is your opportunity to be part of a high-impact group of stakeholders dedicated to crafting solutions and driving meaningful change.

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Pathways to Trade Summit focuses on nuclear workforce capability

Nuclear Newswire (May 21, 2026) - 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 cosponsored by North America’s Building Trades Unions and the Tennessee Nuclear Network.

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Panel of speakers at the Pathway to Trades Summit

 Who should attend?

  • Industry leaders and HR executives: Share the demand signals driving workforce needs.
  • Trade union leadership: Highlight capacity and training requirements.
  • Education administrators: Shape curriculum and spark interest in nuclear trades careers.
  • Local and regional government representatives: Provide insights into available resources.
  • Non-profit and community partners: Offer support and services for students and programs.

 Why you should attend:

This summit is not just another meeting—it’s a collaborative workspace designed to:

 

  • Bridge the communication gap between the people who train the workers, fund the programs, and hire employees.
  • Influence curriculum and capacity by sharing what certifications are needed right now by industry and what resources are needed by the training institutions.
  • Understand available resources at the state and local level for both program development and deployment as well as for the individual men and women who need wrap-around services.
  • Commit to tangible solutions by making the connections needed to continue the dialogue and action needed for this important undertaking.

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Your input is critical! Together, we can ensure the seamless development of a skilled workforce pipeline for the nuclear trades.