The Savannah River Site Youth Apprenticeship Program introduced two new roles in 2025. Six youth apprentices are working this year through the program, which welcomes high school students from Aiken, Columbia, and Richmond counties. The new positions include junior project controls engineer and junior business analyst.
“These apprentices are eager to learn, quick to adapt, and excelling in their new roles,” said Kaci Prouty, SRNS project controls administrative assistant, per the U.S. Department of Energy. “By beginning their careers while still in high school, they are setting a high standard for future program participants.”
The Youth Apprenticeship Program operates as part of the SRS Apprenticeship School and its 29 registered apprenticeships. Since its sitewide expansion in 2020, the school has graduated nearly 850 apprentices. Of those, 91% secured full-time positions at the site…