Fusion Technical Working Group Meeting Summary
The meeting focused on analyzing workforce development needs for the fusion industry, emphasizing the necessity of aligning training with fusion's current research and development stage. Discussions covered required skill sets such as plasma physics, cryogenics, and vacuum engineering, as well as the importance of expanding pathways through university programs, vocational training, and internships. Participants reviewed synergies with broader advanced nuclear workforce strategies, including the modeling of job demand and intervention matrices. Additionally, the group discussed draft findings from the Fusion Study, which aims to position New York to support the growth of the fusion ecosystem.