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U.S. Women in Nuclear (U.S. WIN)

Positioning the United States for the future of nuclear energy and technology through the advancement of women

U.S. Women in Nuclear (U.S. WIN) is an organization of individuals who work in nuclear energy and technology fields around the United States. With more than 5,000 members in more than 80 chapters and at-large across the country, U.S. WIN is an affiliate of the Women in Nuclear Global organization which has thousands of members in more than 100 countries. Three strategic programs have been developed specifically to support the organization’s mission:

Nuclear Executives of Tomorrow (NEXT)
NEXT was created by U.S. WIN in conjunction with the Nuclear Energy Institute and nuclear executives across our industry to provide executive-level leadership development focused on preparing the best and brightest individuals for future positions of greater strategic leadership. The program supports highly capable female leaders primed for executive-level advancement. It provides challenging experiential opportunities and creates a tight-knit professional network focused on helping each other succeed. The program framework is built around “Me” (Rediscover your full self), “My Voice” (Raise the bar and include your voice in the conversation), and “My Tribe” (Actively engage with your community because you know you belong). The expected participant outcome is development within executive leadership competencies, broadened strategic perspective, a well-established professional network, and an active industry-wide role in supporting a future that is both diverse and sustainable. Developed in 2019, NEXT has graduated four cohorts with a fifth whose journey began in summer 2023, each with 12 to 14 members. At least 60 % of each graduated class has received promotions during or within 12 months of completing the program.

NEXT•UP
The NEXT•UP program is a new offering inspired by the successful NEXT program with a broader reach to serve motivated women on the path to senior leadership positions in search of community and advanced studies in self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-value. Designed by women, for women, NEXT•UP is an inspired, accelerated, and immersive program which explores Imposter Syndrome, and uncovers your unique values, beliefs, fears, and superpowers. The prgram will help define what you want next and how to go after it. The pilot program in 2023 included two virtual sessions and a full-day in-person session following the U.S. WIN conference. Several alumni from the NEXT program will serve as mentors for the NEXT•UP participants for the year following the sessions.

GROW (Growth, Relationships, and Opportunities through WIN)
The GROW Mentoring program was developed by the U.S. WIN Professional Development committee to provide knowledge and tools for mentees and mentors to be successful in leveraging relationships that foster career and personal growth for individuals in the nuclear energy and technology fields. The program aims to develop solid relationships, interpersonal skills and business knowledge to drive organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Participants are paired with mentors based on experience levels to share lessons learned, anecdotes, operational experience, goals and aspirations. Related reading material and group activities are provided to enhance the experience.

For more information on U.S. WIN and these exciting programs, visit www.winus.org/about-us/

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