Demand for new jobs in U.S. nuclear sector is growing

Demand for new jobs in U.S. nuclear sector is growing
A combination of factors are spurring demand for a new generation of workers in the U.S. nuclear energy industry. Federal regulators are reviewing 17 bids from companies seeking to build reactors, which would need a fresh batch of staffers who are skilled in modern technology. The industry also needs to hire thousands of employees for the country's existing plants to replace more than 21,000 skilled workers who will be eligible for retirement within five years, said Carol Berrigan, a senior Nuclear Energy Institute staff member. The New York Times (free registration)

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