The NEXT24 cohort members closed out the U.S. WIN 2024 conference with the presentation of their capstone project HYPE:DISRUPT:CONNECT NUCLEAR JOB$. The NEXT24 vision is to initiate and sustain HYPE around nuclear jobs that creates interest, builds momentum, and highlights opportunities, through creative and targeted information sharing, connecting with people who never thought of working in the nuclear sector. This campaign will DISRUPT traditional methods used to attract jobseekers in the nuclear community. This campaign will also CONNECT jobseekers with information that will highlight the higher pay and job security associated with nuclear jobs as well as dispel myths (e.g.: the idea that one needs to be a PhD to work in the nuclear industry). This campaign will attract and connect jobseekers with resources for their ideal career in the nuclear industry which is carbon-free, environmentally friendly, and sustainable and efficient clean energy source.

The NEXT24 cohort challenges the nuclear community to inspire talented professionals, tradespeople, and leaders to choose a nuclear career that provides stability, higher pay, challenging and interesting work to realize the world’s clean energy goals. NEXT24 invites YOU to HYPE nuclear jobs, DISRUPT the traditional status quo for attracting talent, and CONNECT job seekers with resources to make informed decisions about careers in nuclear energy. Additional details and resources can be found on the Nuclear Executives of Tomorrow section of the U.S. Women in Nuclear website (Nuclear Executives of Tomorrow – U.S. Women in Nuclear (winus.go-vip.net)).

The graduation of the NEXT24 cohort also means we have kicked off NEXT25. We are excited to see all the ways this amazing group of women will grow during their journey. Keep an eye out for updates along the way. Make your plans now to attend the U.S. WIN 2025 Conference in New Orleans so you don’t miss another fantastic capstone reveal!