ETEC News & Notes 6/24/2026
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Featured Friday with the ETEC Board
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Republican Nominee for
Knox County Mayor
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Democratic Nominee for
Knox County Mayor
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In person in the UT Outreach Center and online via Zoom.
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In Person (Registration Not Needed)
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This meeting is held in the UT Outreach Center in Oak Ridge. Guests of our members are welcome. Find more information about our Friday morning meetings here.
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To participate in the meeting via Zoom, register for this and future Friday meetings.
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Thank you to AtkinsRéalis for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in June.
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July 3 - No ETEC meeting in honor of Independence Day
July 10 - Three Missions, One Future: Mary Helen Hitson, Manager, Y-12 Field Office, NNSA; Trey Wheeler, Manager, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Site Office, DOE; & Erik Olds, Manager, Oak Ridge Environmental Management, DOE
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ETEC Event:
Industry Capability Showcase – Engineering & Architecture
June 30, 3026 | 8:00am-12:00pm | UT Outreach Center
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Join us for an event where ETEC member companies in the engineering and architecture industries will showcase their services and capabilities at an event designed for learning and connecting. The event will feature 17 companies with 7-minute presentations, exhibit tables, networking, refreshments, and a prize giveaway. Attendance is free and all are welcome.
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NOW Conference Updates
New at NOW
August 4-5, 2026 | Knoxville Convention Center
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ETEC’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) is an annual event focused on all aspects of the nuclear ecosystem
Don't Miss What's New at NOW:
- Conference Mobile App
- Automated Check-in Process
- STEM Influencer - Xyla Foxlin
- Student Engagement Sessions
- And More!
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ETEC & Partner Events: June - August
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Environmental Management News
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Workforce, Innovation & Tech Transfer News
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TN² Updates & Opportunities
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The Tennessee Nuclear Network [TN²], powered by ETEC, continues to advance Tennessee’s nuclear future by connecting industry, government, academia, & community partners through workforce, advocacy, and public engagement initiatives. Learn more about TN².
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Engage:
- Oak Ridge High School’s new nuclear and clean energy class is seeking industry support through guest speakers, tours, mentorships, and internships. Contact Kathy Foust.
- Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) K-2 Nuclear Energy Classroom Visits is seeking industry volunteers in Oak Ridge and Memphis. Contact Stephanie Zeiger.
- Roane State Community College needs adjunct professors to administer labs for the Nuclear Technician Program in the fall. Contact Joe Stainback.
Now Hiring:
- LIS Technologies - click here to view job listings
- Type One Energy - click here to view job listings
Find TN²
- On the TN² LinkedIn page: Follow, tag, like, comment & repost
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Welcome to our New Members:
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NOI, Nashville Office Interiors
NOI is a trusted leader in Workspace Design and Office Furnishings in East TN. Family-owned for more than eight decades, led by Rick and Derick Peppers, NOI remains passionate about creating functional, beautiful environments where people are at the center. They have licensed Interior Designers on staff. In addition to Commercial Furniture, NOI has a vast offering of Architectural Products, such as Acoustics, Signage, Wall Graphics, Lab furniture, Outdoor site furnishings, & Modular wall systems. They also have purchasing contracts, such as GSA and TN State Contract for Best Value discount options.
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Navus
Navus is a custom automation company centered around robotics. They can take a product or process from a client and deliver a full automated solution from concept to install. They do welding, pick and place, material handling, packaging, and high speed assembly.
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Tennessee Board of Regents
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) system consists of 36 institutions with a combined annual enrollment of nearly 140,000 students, ranking it the largest system of public higher education in Tennessee. TBR's 13 community colleges and 23 colleges of applied technology offer classes in almost all of Tennessee's 95 counties. Aligned with TBR's mission of Student Success and Workforce Development, TBR is leading a coordinated, statewide approach to developing a robust nuclear workforce pipeline through Tennessee’s community colleges and TCATs. Their focus is on strengthening academic programs, expanding partnerships within the nuclear ecosystem, modernizing training infrastructure, and expanding access to high‑wage nuclear careers for Tennesseans.
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"It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do;
we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do."
— Steve Jobs, American entrepreneur, inventor, and co-founder of Apple Inc.
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