More than 50 high school students recently visited the Hanford Site’s Volpentest HAMMER Federal Training Center to learn about STEM career opportunities at the Hanford Site.
Office of Environmental Management
May 28, 2024
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RICHLAND, Wash. — More than 50 high school students recently visited the Hanford Site’s Volpentest HAMMER Federal Training Center to learn about STEM career opportunities at the Hanford Site. The event, hosted by contractor Hanford Mission Integration Solutions, builds pathways for students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math careers and encourages future workforce development aligned with the Hanford cleanup mission. Students rotated through hands-on demonstrations and presentations on radiation safety, respiratory protection, hoisting and rigging, emergency and fire response, and the Hanford Patrol’s K-9 program. Students ended their day at a career fair with members of the One Hanford team made up of U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management and its contractors, and representatives of the Central Washington Building Trades Council and local colleges, to learn about career and internship opportunities at Hanford. HAMMER stands for Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response.
-Contributor: Shyanne Palmus
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