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DOE’s success in driving the next great energy breakthroughs and innovations will depend on tapping into all of America’s collective talents. EERE is committed to making sure our efforts result in an industry-driven, employee-centered workforce that is diverse, inclusive, and ready to meet the demand of our growing clean energy market. Check out how EERE is working today to train, support, and employ the clean energy workforce of tomorrow.
WORKFORCE IN ACTION
DOE’s Battery Workforce Challenge is dedicated to cultivating a diverse cohort of skilled engineers, technicians, and workers to propel domestic battery technology forward. That’s why the 12 participating university teams will design, build, test, and integrate an advanced electric vehicle (EV) battery pack into the new Ram ProMaster EV during the next phase of the challenge, giving the students the opportunity to design sustainable batteries for larger EVs. Read how this collaborative challenge between DOE, our national laboratories, industry, and up-and-coming clean energy champions is tackling one of the most relevant real-world engineering challenges facing the vehicle industry today.
Looking for more EV-related workforce resources? Try this site from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation!
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS) has become the first manufacturer to receive Energy Skilled recognition from DOE for its Residential Heat Pump Installation and Comfort Advising training program. If a program or credential is “Energy Skilled,” it prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to support residential electrification and energy efficiency. With this recognition, METUS trainees and their employers can feel confident in their vital role helping Americans make home updates that save energy and increase their comfort.
Congratulations to Tennessee State University and University of Texas, El Paso, for winning a collective $5 million in funding to support their clean energy education and workforce development programs! Read why EERE and the MSI STEM Research and Development Consortium selected these minority serving institutions to support a diverse and skilled clean energy workforce.
APPLY NOW!
As wind energy continues to make up a larger and larger portion of the nation's electricity mix, the U.S. wind energy industry will need a well-trained workforce. DOE is now accepting applications for the 2025 Collegiate Wind Competition, an annual competition that helps college students prepare for jobs in wind and renewable energy. Teams interested in wind turbine prototypes, wind farm development, and community outreach should submit their applications by June 13.
Hydropower and marine energy are versatile sources of renewable energy that will play key roles in meeting the country’s clean energy goals. EERE’s Water Power Technologies Office just opened applications for two competitions to engage and educate students about the real-world challenges facing these sectors and the many career opportunities in water power. College students should apply to the third annual Hydropower Collegiate Competition and/or the sixth annual Marine Energy Collegiate Competition by May 6.
To create high-quality jobs for U.S. workers, EERE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office just launched the American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce. Interested competitors should apply for the prize through May 21.
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