One of the largest employers in the CSRA is adding to its workforce.
Nearly 40 Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) summer interns received full-service job offers during the annual ‘Signing Day’ event, solidifying their place within a workforce known for its 75-year legacy of innovation in nuclear nonproliferation, national security, and environmental stewardship. Concluding the 12-week program, 38 interns signed on to full-service opportunities, and 25 others have converted to apprenticeships.
The SRNS Internship Program provides opportunities for students from two-year technical colleges and four-year universities, up to the doctoral level, to gain hands-on learning experiences related to their fields of study.
One of those students, Mia Thompson, is a senior studying computer science at Augusta University. As a Data Analyst intern for IT Data Management and Analytics, Thompson developed a predictive analysis algorithm to combat attrition at SRNS.
“One of my key responsibilities was to gather data from various departments and transform it into understandable formats and dashboards. By collecting historical data on employees’ demographics when they left the company, we’re able to calibrate the model to understand factors that might influence this decision,” Thompson explained.
Bryan Ortner, SRNS Senior Vice President, Workforce Services and Talent Management, emphasized the significance of the day, adding, “Someone in this room today marks our 100th intern to commit to SRNS in three years. From a hiring standpoint, we are closing major gaps and positively impacting our future workforce. To the interns that received offers today, you have gone through a rigorous assessment process, and there’s a reason you’ve been picked to join our team.”
SRNS plans to hire more than 2,000 new employees in the next five years to support the National Nuclear Security Administration’s missions. In the competitive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) world, staying ahead of the curve is key to finding talented individuals to support SRNS’s long-term organizational goals. The spark for STEM careers is ignited as early as kindergarten and is gradually strengthened through internships, 29 registered apprenticeship occupations, and university partnership pipelines.
