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Inside the NUPOC Program (02:53)

The Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program is an excellent option for students who are interested in math or engineering.

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The Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program is an excellent option for students who are interested in math or engineering.

Students who are accepted into the NUPOC program will receive money for college, health insurance and time to focus on their studies. After college, they will train in one of four careers: Submarine Officer, Surface Warfare Officer, Naval Reactors Engineer or Naval Nuclear Power School Instructor.

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Ridley Shetler, a Navy Nuclear Power Officer Candidate (NUPOC), talks about her passion for nuclear power and why she chose the Navy versus a civilian career.