NTP - Decatur - 2027 Nucor Technical Academy

About the Program

The Nucor Technical Academy is a training program designed to teach electrical maintenance fundamentals and to train a person with a high school diploma (or GED) to the level of a maintenance electrician within a two-year (27 month) training period. The training program is a compilation of education, culture, ideas and current training programs that exist throughout Nucor. This training provides the necessary classroom instruction and includes structured hands-on training to ensure the person is prepared to enter the workforce as a Maintenance Electrician.

Program Structure & Location

The Nucor Technical Academy is located and administered at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Selected candidates will begin academic coursework online and participate in limited on-the-job training at their sponsoring Nucor division in the first summer and initial fall. Candidates will relocate to Tuscaloosa before the initial spring semester where they will remain for five continuous semesters. While in Tuscaloosa, candidates will take technical courses and participate in on-the-job training at Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa. Selected candidates will have opportunities to return to sponsoring divisions in between semesters until graduation.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assignments working with experienced Nucor Maintenance Team Members
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times

Training Program Requirements

• Current high school transcript (2.75 GPA preferred), including the first semester of your senior year in High School
• ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores (upload to application packet if available; if not available, candidate must provide before interview)
• One-page essay explaining how your work history, activities, or other interests make you a good candidate for this training program, including your career or educational goals
• Willingness Questionnaire (questions are listed after you click "Apply Now")
• Complete a separate application to Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Application Steps

• Apply online to Shelton State Community College for entry in the summer semester of next year (do not select other semesters)
• After receiving your SSID (Shelton State ID Number), apply online to Nucor Technical Academy at https://jobs.nucor.com/ by searching by location or by job title, finding the applicable position, and clicking "Apply Now"
• Include Student Information Sheet (available at https://www.nucor.com/nucor-technical-academy/)
• Include chronological resume
• Include transcript with SAT/ACT or Accuplacer
• Include one-page essay

All required documents must be submitted before you can move forward in the selection process. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2026. This posting could be closed earlier if all open positions are filled. Contact Jimmy Gillespie (jimmy.gillespie@nucor.com) with questions.

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