For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 UCOR named one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Nov. 7, 2019 – UCOR is one of 16 companies across the U.S. that have been named to the 2019 list of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today magazine. The list recognizes companies…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@ettp.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Oct. 31, 2019 – The inaugural class of UCOR’s Rising Senior Leaders’ program was honored this week with a special graduation ceremony. Participants of the 12-month program joined UCOR executives for a recognition dinner at Club LeConte in Knoxville on Oct. 29. The…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Oct. 18, 2019 – With 29 years working in nuclear operations under his belt, UCOR’s Maurice “Hoss” Brown knows the importance of working safely. For much of his career, Brown has led teams working with hazardous materials like plutonium and has been an…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Oct. 16, 2019 – For the second time, UCOR—an AECOM-led partnership with Jacobs—has achieved the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Star status through the DOE Voluntary Protection Program, or VPP. DOE awards this highest level of VPP recognition to contractors that demonstrate safety excellence…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Oct. 15, 2019 – Spring City’s Billy Edington was recently recognized for his outstanding work in safety by the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) at their National Symposium in New Orleans. Edington was awarded the 2019 Safety and Health Outreach Award for…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Aug. 20, 2019 – Seven small businesses have received awards for their outstanding service and support of UCOR, an AECOM-led partnership with Jacobs. Each of the award recipients was recognized as a valued partner, especially with regard to outstanding customer service and exceptional…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 15, 2019 – Workforce development is at the heart of a new partnership between UCOR, an AECOM-led partnership with Jacobs, and Pellissippi State Community College. The collaboration is focused on ensuring that Oak Ridge has a continuing pipeline of trained, qualified workers…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 Oak Ridge, Tenn., July 24, 2019 – Small businesses in East Tennessee are invited to attend a half-day summit to gather tools and tips on building a more diverse, inclusive work force. Because of their mutual commitment to workforce development, UCOR and Pellissippi State Community College…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 UCOR Awards Educational Mini-Grants for Local School Projects Oak Ridge, Tenn., May 16, 2019 – UCOR has awarded schools across the region more than $27,500 in educational mini-grants to heighten students’ awareness of science-related studies. The mini-grants, ranging from $500 to $1,000 each, are used to…
For Immediate Release Contact: Sonya Johnson Sonya.Johnson@orcc.doe.gov (702) 219-1073 UCOR Accepting Proposals for Education Mini-Grant Program Oak Ridge, Tenn., February 21, 2019 – For the eighth consecutive year, UCOR, an AECOM-led partnership with Jacobs, is accepting proposals from area schools in Anderson and surrounding counties for educational mini-grants for instructional projects related to science, technology,…
