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Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Workforce. Becky Ward Training and Professional Development, Naval Reactors. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. 104 reactors operating worldwide ~40,000 personnel engaged in NNPP work. SCHOOLS Nuclear Power School Nuclear Field “A” School
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Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Workforce Becky Ward Training and Professional Development, Naval Reactors
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program 104 reactors operating worldwide ~40,000 personnel engaged in NNPP work • SCHOOLS • Nuclear Power School • Nuclear Field “A” School • ~3,000 students • SHIPYARDS • 4 Public 8,450 people • 2 Private 7,400 people Field Offices • Report to Director • Ensures focus on mission • Immediate identification of concerns • R&D/TRAINING REACTORS • Train ~3,000 students/year • NAVAL REACTORS FACILITY • Dry Storage Program • Expended Core Facility NAVAL REACTORS • SPECIALIZED INDUSTRIAL BASE • One dedicated equipment prime contractor – Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. • About 1,000 suppliers • DEDICATED LABORATORIES • BettisAtomic Power Laboratory • Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory • GOCOs • NUCLEAR POWERED FLEET • 82 warships • Over 45% of major combatants
Training Pipeline for Nuclear Officers Unique and intense training requirements for each position
2011 Employment Distribution by Age (NRHQ and Nuclear IndustryComparison)
Workforce Initiatives • Accessions Pipeline • Retention Initiatives • Leadership Development • Succession Planning