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Nuclear Is Here! Unveiled at ETEC’s NOW 2023 Conference and featured at the NOW 2024 Conference, this 20′ x 7′ graphic display was created to show the nuclear workforce in the State of Tennessee. Through our Nuclear Working Group, ETEC brought together leaders from industry, government contractors, universities, and economic development organizations to begin defining…

DOE Economic Impact Studies The Department of Energy creates billions in economic benefit and high-quality jobs for the state of Tennessee. The East Tennessee Economic Council partners with member companies and economists to produce reports that detail the impact of the Department of Energy for our legislative delegation, community leaders, economic developers, federal contractors, local…

Workforce: Internships In Industry (I-3) Internships In Industry (I-3) Internships In Industry (I-3), is a partnership led by ETEC, the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, and the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce with schools, students, and companies to bridge the gap between the classroom and experience through internships. Participate in this innovative new program that…

After Work with ETEC – Connecting Professionals After Work with ETEC You are invited to join us for an After Work with ETEC & YPK event on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:00-7:30 pm at the American Museum of Science & Energy (AMSE) in Oak Ridge. This free event is a collaborative effort with the…

Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration Thanks to everyone who joined us for the ETEC Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Hilton Knoxville Airport. We enjoyed remarks from Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, and State of TN ECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and passed the bell to a new Chairman. Congratulations…

2024 NOW Conference – Huge Success! Nuclear Opportunties Workshop (NOW) 2024 – Huge Success ETEC’s 6th annual Nuclear Opportunities Workshop hosted over 600 attendees that included not only experts in both nuclear fission and fusion energy, national security, radioisotopes, environmental management, policy, regulation, reactors, and workforce, but also students and industry representatives interested in working…

ETEC Awards Nominations Open ETEC is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Muddy Boot Award and Postma Young Professional Medal. Click here to learn more about the awards and here to submit a nomination. Nominations will be taken until September 19, 2024. The Awards will be presented at the ETEC Annual Meeting on December 13,…

Nuclear: Registration NOW Open! Early Bird Rate Available Nuclear Opportunities Workshop on August 1-2, 2023 at the Hilton Knoxville Airport. ETEC is excited to announce that registration opened on May 23rd for the 2023 Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW), to be held on August 1-2, 2023, at the Hilton Knoxville Airport located in the Oak Ridge…