Augusta technical college project title: enhancing the national security enterprise workforce pipeline project objectives: this project is intended to grow the number of workers annually available…

Augusta technical college project title: enhancing the national security enterprise workforce pipeline project objectives: this project is intended to grow the number of workers annually available to the national security enterprise (NSE), specifically at the savannah river national laboratory (srnl), from augusta technical college from 5-10 to 15-20. This workforce pipeline enhancement will be done through four main areas: enhancing the curriculum at augusta technical college with the addition of faculty and equipment to teach radiation control / radiation protection courses. Developing and improving methods to support students when they first enter the program, so they remain in the program. Getting students engaged early with the NSE, specifically with srnl through site visits, hands-on learning, and a summer internship program after their second semester in the nuclear engineering technology program. Developing an apprenticeship program at srnl for students after their fourth semester, modeled on similar successful programs hosted by savannah river nuclear solutions and savannah river mission completion.