SRNS partners with USCA to build IT talent pipeline

AIKEN, S.C. – (September 15, 2025) – Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) personnel recently met with USCA faculty and staff to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in support of the Savannah River Site’s workforce development needs within the Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity fields.

The signing marks an official agreement between the two organizations.

SRNS Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Sean Alford, highlighted the efforts of both the USCA and SRNS teams for partnering to provide educational opportunities that bring together both meaningful, classroom instruction and practical application for students.

“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 Dr. Alford. “Today’s signing showcases the shared vision we have in this regional pipeline.”

USCA Chancellor Daniel J. Heimmermann believes this partnership is a great step forward in preparing students for the emerging cyber and IT fields, which gives students an opportunity to gain valuable experiences locally.

“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,” Heimmermann said. “We're appreciative to SRNS for their continued and loyal support of us, our students and the developing regional workforce.”

To date, SRNS maintains 15 active MOUs across both South Carolina and Georgia to offer opportunities to students including job training and assistance.

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, a Fluor and HII partnership company, is responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site, located near Aiken, South Carolina.

For more information, contact USCA Marketing & Communication at news@usca.edu.