Special Emphasis Programs and EEO Advisory Committees

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Introduction

The Special Emphasis Programs (SEPs) is a part of NRC's affirmative employment and diversity inclusion efforts. The SEPs undertake and promote initiatives that ensure affirmative steps are made towards providing equal opportunity to minorities, women, and people with disabilities in all areas of employment. The SEP activities are designed with the purpose of providing cultural awareness and celebrating cultural achievements.

The agency has eight Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Committees to assist agency management in accomplishing diversity objectives. These committees provide advice and recommendations to the Director, Office of Small Business and Civil Rights, regarding policies, procedures, and practices related to career development of NRC employees and selection of applicants for employment. See below for how NRC Special Emphasis Groups work collectively to promote diversity and inclusion at the NRC.

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EEO Advisory Committees

EEO Advisory Committees
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Advisory Committee for African Americans
To promote diversity and inclusion of African American constituents at all levels within the agency by embracing their knowledge, skills and capabilities thereby enhancing a culture at the NRC where all are equally respected.

NRC Asian Pacific American Advisory Committee
Be the preeminent voice for the agency’s Asian Pacific American employees. We support the NRC’s diversity and inclusion objectives and develop the agency’s future leaders through professional development, networking, and recruitment initiatives.

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NRC Pride Alliance Advisory Committee (NPAAC)
Identify issues of concern for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and other members of the community (LGBTQ+) who are employees at the NRC, to implement initiatives that utilize their unique perspective in support of career growth for all NRC employees, and to eliminate barriers that may hinder equal opportunity in hiring, training, retention and career advancement to ultimately promote a more diverse, inclusive, open, collaborative and safe work environment in support of the NRC’s Mission

Diversity Advisory Committee on Ageism (DACA)
DACA seeks to ensure that age discrimination is not a factor in the selection, promotion, placement, training, career development, and performance recognition of all present or prospective employees age 40 and over.

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Federal Women’s Program Advisory Committee
Empower women to establish and achieve their career goals. The Federal Women’s Program Advisory Committee advocates for the career advancement and work-life balance of its constituents by promoting a diverse and inclusive NRC work environment.

Hispanic Employment Program Advisory Committee
HEPAC works with the Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR) to identify issues of concern to Hispanic-Americans in the NRC, implement initiatives to increase their representation at all levels in the agency, and eliminate barriers that may hinder their equal opportunity in hiring, training, retention, and career advancement.

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Native Americans Advisory Committee
Recommend initiatives and approaches to attract qualified Native Americans and Alaskan Natives to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and work to support and retain the Native American and Alaskan Native employees of the NRC.

Advisory Committee for Employees with Disabilities
Represents the interests of NRC employees with disabilities on matters concerning workplace inclusion and career development.

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Affinity & Resource Groups

Affinity & Resource Groups
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NRC Technical Women's Network Blacks in Government U.S. NRC Veterans Employee Resource Group
To create a vibrant and supportive community for women in technical fields who aspire to further develop leadership and other professional development skills in order to excel in current and future positions of any level. Enable all present and future Black employees in Local, State, and Federal governments to have the ability to maximize their career opportunities and provide a mechanism for inclusion, growth and advocacy. Develops and promotes initiatives that assist the agency in supporting Veterans and their interests. Provides advice and recommendations to the Office of Small Business and Civil Rights (SBCR) and the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) regarding factors that impact the recruitment, selection, development, retention, and well-being of Veteran employees.

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Cultural Events

NRC proudly joins the Nation in celebrating the following special emphasis observances. NRC sponsors several special emphasis observance celebrations and Diversity Day at its Headquarters offices to highlight contributions made to this country by people from various cultures. Events take various forms such as poster exhibits and luncheon programs, often sponsored and hosted by our Advisory Committees and Affinity and Resource Groups. Similar events are frequently sponsored at the regional offices.

January Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday
February African American History Month (Poster Exhibit/Program)
March Women's History Month (Poster Exhibit/Program)
May Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (Poster Exhibit/Program)
May Older Americans Month (Poster Exhibit/Program)
May Military Appreciation Month (Poster Exhibit/Program)
June Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month (Poster Exhibit/Program & Flag Raising)
June Juneteenth (Poster Exhibit/Program & Flag Raising)
August Women's Equality Day (Poster Exhibit)
September Hispanic Heritage Month (Poster Exhibit/Program)
October National Disability Employment Awareness Month (Poster Exhibit/Program)
November Native American Heritage Month (Poster Exhibit/Program)

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Additional Diversity Videos

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