Carolina NAYGN Chapter

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Carolina NA-YGN Chapter

• May 31, 2006

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What is NA-YGN?

• North American-Young Generation in Nuclear
• A national organization that unites young
  professionals who believe in nuclear science and
  technology and are working together throughout
  North America to share their passion for a field
  that is alive and kicking!
• Membership is free and open to anyone in the
  nuclear industry who is under the age of 35, has
  less than 10 years of work experience, and/or
  supports the development of our young generation

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The Carolina Chapter of NA-YGN

• Composed of members from all three Duke Energy
  nuclear sites and the General Office
• The Chapter intends to provide the following for
  Duke Energys younger workforce
• Social opportunities
• Professional guidance
• A line of communication to management
• Volunteer opportunities

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History of Carolina Chapter

• Founded in 2005 by eleven core members
• Elected chapter officers
• Elected one site representative for each Duke
  Energy nuclear site and the General Office
• Chapter has grown to over 100 members

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Networking Opportunities

• Duke-wide kickoff meeting in August 2005 with Jim
  Morris as keynote speaker
• Duke-wide meeting in February 2006 with Judy
  Schulte as keynote speaker
• Each Duke nuclear site has held a kick-off
  meeting and socials to encourage membership and
  provide a social opportunity for new professionals

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Public Information

• Two members represented NA-YGN at the Blue Ridge
  Environmental Defense Leagues anti-nuclear press
  conference in April 2006
• GO members have made posters for pro-nuclear
  rallies
• Carolina NA-YGN co-sponsored a reception for NRC
  Commissioner Jeffery Merrifield in February 2006
• Two members attended the 2005 ANS Winter Meeting
  and worked at the NA-YGN booth there promoting
  the nuclear agenda

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Professional Development

• We have sent members to the National
• NA-YGN Professional Development Workshop in
  both 2005 and 2006
• Teamed with Women in Nuclear (WIN) to host two
  lunch and learn sessions
• Kicking off the Mentoring Program

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Future Plans

• The Professional Development and Public
  Information Committees are forming to provide
  leadership opportunities for all members
• Implement outreach programs at local schools to
  educate youth on nuclear energy
• Expanding and improving our web site
  http//www.carolina-naygn.org

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Mentoring Program

• Bridge The Divide
• Developed by Carena Tate
• Presented by Carena Tate, Janelle Penisten

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Overview

• Bridge the Divide was developed to
• Break the generational barriers among Duke
  employees
• Reduce staff turnover
• Transfer tribal knowledge to the next generation

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Purpose

• Bridge the Divide will develop a supportive
  corporate culture, by allowing senior level
  managers to mentor Carolina YGN Chapter members
• It creates opportunities for honest conversation
  and enhances new employees understanding of
  managers roles.
• The program helps mentor/mentee recognize their
  abilities and limitations, and highlights areas
  for future development.

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Benefits of Mentoring

• Validate your knowledge and skills
• Enhance morale, motivation, productivity
• Improve inter-business communication
• Develop a sharing relationship with a colleague
• Clarify your thinking and think in new ways
• Broaden your perspective
• Gain personal satisfaction from fostering the
  professional development of a mentee
• Improve mentoring and counseling skills

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Bridge the Divide

• All mentors are manager-level Duke professionals.
• All mentees are Carolina YGN Chapter members.
• Each mentor will be paired with a mentee from a
  different Duke Energy nuclear site.
• The mentor and mentee will meet a minimum of once
  every other month.

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Mentor/Mentee Activities

• Luncheon meetings
• Job shadowing
• Attending executive meetings with your mentee
• Attending presentations and business conferences
• Mentor/Mentee social events

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Mentors Role

• Must be committed to the mentoring program
• Patient and willing to spend time with their
  mentee
• Support the mentee in setting appropriate goals
  and assessing progress in relation to their goals
• Encourage new professionals to stay motivated and
  focused on their career
• Help new professionals face difficult career
  challenges
• Offer new professionals opportunities to consider
  new career paths
• Maintain unconditional positive regard for the
  mentee
• Willingness to share knowledge

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Bridge the Divide

• We invite you to participate in this exciting
  opportunity offered by the Carolina YGN Chapter.
• Become a Mentor