ETEC News & Notes 8/6/2025
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Dean, Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs
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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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Meetings are 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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August 15 - Mary Helen Hitson, Manager of the Y-12 Field Office, NNSA; Rich Tighe, President & CEO of Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS); & Mike Pearson, Director, NNSA/Y-12 Acquisition and Project Management Office, and UPF Federal Project Director.
August 22 - ETEC Featured Friday with the ETEC Board (All members and their guests are welcome to attend.)
August 29 - NO ETEC, Happy Labor Day Weekend!
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Save the dates for next year: August 4-5, 2026, at the Knoxville Convention Center.
Click here to be added to the list for 2026 Conference updates.
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Regional Partner Event Links: August - October
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Workforce & Education News
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There is a new graphic in the Nuclear is Here series!
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Having made its debut at NOW 2025, 'Nuclear is Here: Powering Tennessee’s Future' recognizes the innovation network that’s welcoming new energy and technology businesses and employees to the Oak Ridge Corridor. The high-tech innovation hub positions Tennessee to lead in enabling nuclear energy, Artificial Intelligence, and quantum computing. The graphic was created by ORNL in partnership with ETEC and is a follow up to the Nuclear Is Here Workforce Map. (Click on the image to see a larger version and here to view the webpage.)
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CorAlign HR Consulting LLC is a Tennessee-based human resources consulting firm serving small to mid-sized businesses across a range of industries. Founded and led by SHRM-certified HR professional Cora Bennett, CorAlign specializes in practical, compliance-focused HR support tailored to the unique needs of growing organizations. With over 15 years of HR leadership experience, CorAlign partners with business owners and leadership teams to align their people strategies with their operational goals. Services include HR audits, employee handbook development, custom onboarding and training programs, performance management systems, benefits strategy, and policy design. They assist with workplace investigations, compliance documentation, and navigating sensitive employee relations matters. They believe in putting the “human” back in human resources — offering real-world solutions with a personal, approachable touch.
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“The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
In honor of National Book Lovers Day on August 9.
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