Step Into Nuclear: Maintenance Tech Training at Cape Fear Community College with Kelli Davis

In this episode of Naked Nuclear, host Danielle sits down with Kelli Davis, Program Director of the Nuclear Technology Program at Cape Fear Community College. From her start as a nuclear chemist to becoming an advocate for building the next generation of nuclear workers, Kelli shares her inspiring career path, insights into nuclear maintenance training, and why this career is more than just a job—it's a lifestyle.💡 What You’ll Learn:The unique journey Kelli took from chemistry to nuclear educationWhat Cape Fear’s Nuclear Maintenance Technician program includesWhy behaviors and coachability matter more than technical backgroundHow the industry is evolving with small modular reactors and a growing need for workforce developmentReal talk about union vs. non-union plants, upward mobility, and career satisfaction in nuclear👩‍🏫 Who This Is For:High school grads and career changers interested in hands-on workCurious minds exploring pathways into the nuclear industryFamilies, advisors, and educators helping students find purposeful careers🛠️ Classes Offered at Cape Fear:Welding, reactor theory, hydraulics & pneumatics, non-destructive testing, primary systems, and more🌍 Kelli’s Big Message: “You don’t need to grow up wanting to be a nuclear worker to become one. You just need the right mindset, a little mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn.”📬 Connect with Kelli:Learn more at Cape Fear Community CollegeEmail: [email protected]💬 Have a question or want to suggest a topic?Email Danielle at [email protected]🎧 Subscribe, rate, and stay curious.Season 2 of Naked Nuclear is your inside look at nuclear education—from trade schools to industry. Whether you're thinking about your future or helping someone else shape theirs, we’ve got you covered.