U.S. Department of Energy Funds the Efforts of Seven Non-Profit Educational Organizations to Build the Pipeline for Tomorrow’s Energy Workforce
Summary
CEC4A was created to support organizations programs that promote awareness and interest in clean energy careers among K12 and university students, alumni and academic professionals, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals. "Partnering with organizations who are already doing outstanding work to attract a wide variety of talent to STEM-focused careers in energy innovation is one of the best ways DOE can support the development of the necessary workforce to secure Americas resilient energy future," said Susan Hamm, Integrated Strategies Office director for DOEs Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.The selected organizations and their programs include: California Green Building Council, Los Angeles, California: Program will provide green building careers workshops, certificate programs. Association of Geological Hydrogen, Austin, Texas: Program objective is to foster a new GeoH2 workforce pipeline in the USA. The team will establish new industry-university-national labs partnerships to facilitate internships, provide career mentorship and coaching opportunities. New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Socorro, New Mexico: Program aims to advance education and workforce development through immersive virtual reality training in geothermal energy and decarbonization technologies.These organizations are eligible to receive a Phase 2 award based on their initiatives performance during the Phase 1 evaluation period.