James Auld, J.D., FPL College CoordinatorJose Farinos, Dean of Advanced Technology, Indian River State CollegeRichard White, Ph.D., Director School of Computer and Engineering Technologies, Miami Dade College

The Challenge: Where will we find skilled:

Licensed OperatorsNon Licensed OperatorsInstrument and Control TechniciansElectrical TechniciansMechanical TechniciansRadiation Protection TechniciansChemistry TechniciansPlant ManagersEngineers

FactThe nation is experiencing a critical

shortage of skilled workers in the nuclear

energy sector. The Nuclear Energy Institute

reports:“As much as 35 percent of the incumbent work

force may be eligible to retire within five years”

FactConsumption of electricity continues

to increase.

The Center for Energy Workforce Development reports:

“Electricity consumption in the United States to grow by at least 40 percent by 2030”

Worker Pipelines

Three Possible Pipelines

I. Military PipelineAdvantages:

Highly Skilled Disciplined

Disadvantages:

Transient workforce

II. College PipelineAdvantages

Grow your own - Local individuals, educated locally, will commit long term to local employer

College serves to filter out aptitude deficient individuals

College program and required internship effectively results in a two-year job interview

Robust Pipeline for well educated and highly skilled workers.

DisadvantagesRequires a high level of

commitment between college and industry partner

III. Referral PipelineAdvantages:

Recommended by employee

Disadvantages:

Unknown commodityMay require significant

training

Preferred Pipeline“Grow Your Own”Local Talent For Local Companies

BenefitsCollege Partners

Joint program with industryFeeder program to growing industry in

addition to FPLWell defined program

Florida Power & LightLocal educated resourceExemption of fundamentals trainingCommunity partnership

Current SpecialtiesMiami Dade College

Instrumentation & Control Technicians

Electrical Technicians Mechanical Technicians

Indian River State College

Instrumentation & Control Technicians

Electrical Technicians Mechanical Technicians

Results to date:The Power Plant Institute at IRSC graduated

25 students in August of 2008MDC’s Electrical Power Program graduated

12 students in August 2008New Pipelines are currently full: 24 students

in IRSC and 30 in MDCSignificant number of program candidates on

waiting list at MDC and IRSC.Planning to start a New Power Plant Institute

for NLO and RP and Chemistry Technicians.

First graduates join FPL’s work force

Program ExpansionMiami Dade CollegeNon Licensed OperatorsAlternative Energy

Indian River State CollegeRadiation ProtectionChemistry TechnicianNon Licensed operatorsAlternative Energy

University of South Florida Power Center for Utility Exploration

Articulation from AS degrees to four-year and graduate degree programs i.e. Health Physics, Engineering, Power Plant Management.

Collaboration in joint projects and proposals.

Going Forward at Miami Dade College

Richard White, Ph.D., Director School of Computer and Engineering Technologies,

Miami Dade College

Program ExpansionNon Licensed OperatorsImplementation of the Uniform Curriculum

GuidelinesAlternative Energy

Laboratories

Mechanical Lab

Instructor explains function of Air Operated Valve

Calibrating the Instrumentation

Lab Expansion

Miami Dade College Guest Speaker Series

Dr. Richard White, Ms. Maria Povoines-Bishop, Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Dr. Michael Whitt

Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, Dr. Richard White, TPN Site V.P. William Jefferson

Miami Dade College Awards

Program recognized for fostering diversity

What’s Next For IRSC?

Jose Farinos, Dean of Advanced Technology,

Indian River State College

Indian River State College and FPL partner to create a new training facility: The Energy Center.

Nuclear, Fossil, Hybrid and Alternative Energies converge under same roof.

Energy-efficient building design becomes part of the Energy complex.

Nanotechnology applications for thin solar film.

Photonics and Optics.

Coming up: The Energy Center at IRSC: Expanding the

partnership between Industry and Education

Coming up The Energy Center at IRSC: Expanding the

partnership between Industry and Education

Nuclear Energy Laboratories

Alternative Energies Lab

Solar, Wind, Fuel Cell Technologies, Biomass, Hybrids

Energy Efficient Building Design

Nanotechnology and Photonics

Mission-Critical elements of sustainability and growth for the Nuclear Power Industry

Effective training programsEfficient use of resourcesAdequate facilitiesPartnerships between industry and

educationKnowledge transfer strategiesResponsible leadership Commitment

Energy Supply: A National Priority

Nuclear Energy: a major part of the solution