Renewable Clean Energies and Nuclear Technologies
ReCENTFostering partnerships and programs that prepare young people and educators for careers in clean energy and nuclear technologies
About ReCENT
The Renewable Clean Energies and Nuclear Technologies (ReCENT) Workforce Development program, formerly the Nuclear Power Institute (NPI), is dedicated to fostering partnerships and developing impactful programs for young people and educators to cultivate a skilled workforce in clean energies and nuclear technologies.
The program aims to support and sustain a dynamic clean energy industry in Texas.
Building upon NPI’s established foundation, ReCENT will expand its educational focus to encompass a broader range of clean energy technologies and programming beyond PK-12 initiatives into the non-academic training arena. This approach strengthens our ability to attract and prepare the next generation of energy professionals, which is crucial to the future of sustainable energy in our state.
Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Renewable Clean Energies and Nuclear Technologies (ReCENT) Educator Workshop
This workshop provides educators with an engaging introduction to energy sustainability, renewable and clean energy technologies, and emerging innovations. Through collaborative, hands-on activities and engineering design challenges, participants explore real-world energy solutions while gaining practical resources to support classroom learning and help students discover future opportunities in energy-related fields.
Outreach Opportunities
Power Up & Power Up Jr.
This workshop provides educators with an engaging introduction to energy sustainability, renewable and clean energy technologies, and emerging innovations. Through collaborative, hands-on activities and engineering design challenges, participants explore real-world energy solutions while gaining practical resources to support classroom learning and help students discover future opportunities in energy-related fields.
Power Building, Uniting and Growing (Power BUG)
Power BUG is a Power Up-supported program with a yearlong commitment between a Power Up member mentor and a Power BUG mentee. The Power BUG group provides Power Up members an opportunity to give back by interacting and mentoring young elementary and middle school students — engaging them in academic activities that impassion these students to stay focused on a strong science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) path.
Resources
These external resources provide additional information and resources for clean energy and nuclear technologies: