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Strengthening study pathways in New Mexico
25 August 2026 Global UUSAUrenco’s social impact partnership with New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) is strengthening our focus on local recruitment by equipping students with the relevant skills and qualifications.
Students study for their Energy Technology Certificate and Associates Degree Program, which includes a coop position with Urenco, as well as national industry-measured skills and behavior testing for pre-employment.
Steve Saicedo, Vice President for Workforce Development, NMJC said:
“Our partnership will enable students from the local area to recognize their potential and access innovative and rewarding careers. We are committed to supporting the next generation of workforce across the energy sector. The current students in the program are great examples of how local talent can become Urenco’s future workforce.”
This partnership builds on Urenco’s existing work with the Career and Technical Education Center of Hobbs (CTECH) where we have co-developed the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) curriculum for 14 – 18 year olds. CTECH high school students are not only well placed to apply for positions in Urenco’s operations and maintenance area, but can also now apply to study further and specialise at NMJC so that they will be ready to pursue careers as entry level technicians.
Lisa Hardison, Director of Community Relations for Urenco USA (UUSA), said:
"This program, in conjunction with other education efforts, is helping UUSA progress towards our goal of achieving 60% of new hires from the local area. We are excited to have partners that are committed to growing our area talent to meet the workforce needs of our industry.
“The enrolment levels at CTECH and NMJC have significantly grown over the past two years. Both programs offer a cooperative work experience to selected students, and these individuals have had the opportunity to work with UUSA, Enrichment Technologies US, as well as other long-term contractors that support the Eunice facility.”
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About Urenco
Urenco is an international supplier of uranium enrichment services, fuel cycle products and related solutions with sustainability at the core of our business. Operating in a pivotal area of the nuclear fuel supply chain for over 50 years, Urenco understands the importance of energy security and facilitates the reliable delivery of low carbon electricity generation for consumers around the world.
With its head office in London, UK, Urenco’s global presence ensures diversity and security of supply for customers through enrichment facilities in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. Through our technology and the expertise of our people, the Urenco Group provides safe, cost effective and reliable services, operating within a framework of high environmental, social and governance standards, complementing international safeguards.
Urenco is making a positive contribution to global climate change goals through our core business and we are committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
We are committed to continued investment in the responsible management of nuclear materials; innovation activities with clear sustainability benefits, such as nuclear medicine, industrial efficiency and research; and nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
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