Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) and the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand opportunities in information technology and cybersecurity for students in the region.
The agreement formalizes a collaboration aimed at preparing students with both classroom instruction and real-world experience through internships and training.
“SRNS is working to strengthen Computer Science opportunities for students in the CSRA. Providing internships and collaborative experiences helps facilitate opportunity and bolsters our workforce through youthful vision and talent,” said SRNS Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Sean Alford. “Today’s signing showcases the shared vision we have in this regional pipeline.”
USCA Chancellor Daniel J. Heimmermann emphasized how the partnership will directly benefit students entering fast-growing fields.
“At USCA, our students get a world class educational experience, that includes real world learning in real world environments. This partnership with SRNS is so important because it enables our students to have valuable work experiences in internships, making them career ready on day one,” he said. “We’re appreciative to SRNS for their continued and loyal support of us, our students and the developing regional workforce.”
SRNS currently maintains 15 active agreements with schools in South Carolina and Georgia to provide students with training and job opportunities, according to a press release from SRNS.
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, a Fluor and HII partnership company, manages and operates the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site near Aiken.
