08/19/2026
💡 The next generation of the nuclear industry is bright, and last night proved that the Idaho Falls community is fully committed to fueling it.
We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Powering Potential fundraising event at the Brickyard Event Center!
Together, we raised an incredible $10,000 in pledges and contributions to support the future workforce in Southeast Idaho.
A special thank you to our incredible supporters who made the evening unforgettable:
⚛️ Mayor Brian Powell of Ammon for hosting our local community alongside Mayors Lisa Burtenshaw of Idaho Falls & Michael Thompson of Iona.
⚛️ Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director Dr. John Wagner for a timely, critical message on the spectrum of well-paid, high-demand nuclear and adjacent careers right here in Idaho Falls.
⚛️ A special thank you to our moderator and emcee, Brennan Summers (Chief Government Affairs Officer for the Idaho Department of Education), for smoothly guiding the evening's program.
⚛️ Our past recipient speaker, Chloe Barron, whose inspirational story perfectly illustrated why industry backing for the workforce pipeline matters so much.
⚛️ We appreciate the local individuals and businesses who helped make the evening look and feel welcoming through graphic design work, music, catering and delicious caramel parting gifts.
⚛️ Thank you especially to our banner sponsor Oklo Inc. for believing in the next generation! Investing in these students isn't just about filling jobs—it’s about securing a thriving economic future for our region.
In 2026, the program awarded $50,000 to 54 students. “They believed in me when it would have been easy to look at my situation and decide that their scholarship could no longer support me,” said Chloe Barron. “Instead, they chose to invest in me again. That decision was the reason I was able t...
