The Mental Wellbeing Center’s (MWC) first of three Lunch & Learn events, Building the life you want to live in your 20s and 30s, will be held this Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lead counselor, Kenneth Williams, LPC will be discussing several challenges that are common for those in their 20s and 30s: This…
UCOR’s deactivation and demolition (D&D) teams are making substantial progress at the former 210,000-square-foot Beta-1 uranium enrichment facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex. Following deactivation, the current focus is to fill the basement with controlled low-strength material (CLSM)—a concrete mixture— to stabilize the foundation for demolition equipment, with completion anticipated in May. A significant…
Congratulations to UCOR’s Y-12 Flowable Fill project team at Beta-1 for winning a Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA) award late last week. The award recognized the 16.8 million gallons of CLSM poured in the basement of the former uranium enrichment facility to prepare it for upcoming demolition. UCOR hired Premier Contracting & Technical Services (PCTS) to…
Don’t miss out next Thursday, Feb. 19 on a unique opportunity to hear from lead counselor, Kenneth Williams, LPC and UCOR peers on navigating through many of the biggest challenges we face throughout life:
This month, our skill spotlight for UCOR University is building critical thinking skills. Feb. 15 is Critical Thinking Awareness Day, which makes this a good time to share some development information. Following are links to a few of the videos in UCOR University that offer support in building your critical thinking skills: Top 7 Critical…
If you were seeing red yesterday, there’s a good reason. Several groups and individuals participated in Elevate’s “Red Out” for American Heart Month. Below are photos that were submitted to showcase their red attire.
Strong critical thinking helps us all make better decisions, solve problems more efficiently, and innovate. This skill is vital for success in any role. In recognition of Critical Thinking Awareness Day on February 15, here are five ways you can improve your critical thinking skills: Ask Questions: Do not just accept information at face value.…
Trey Sallas is a laborer at Y-12 and has been with UCOR for one year. He is helping prepare the Beta-1 building for eventual demolition. He and his 13-year-old son love the outdoors. Trey enjoys snowboarding, kayaking, and hiking. To learn more about Trey, watch the video.
The Top Workplaces survey opened on Monday. Everyone should have received a link by today. Share your thoughts on your daily work experience. We need your feedback to know how we can make our workplace even better. Remember, your answers are completely private. No one will know how you responded. Please take five minutes to…
UCOR’s campus area Mothers’ Lounges are available for use at 701 Scarboro and 90 Union Valley. These two private spaces have been designed to provide a comfortable, secure location to support lactating mothers. See the graphics below for the locations of each. Please note—these rooms should not be used for any other purpose.
