U.S. DOE Awards $2.1 Million to Advance Clean Energy Careers through Educational Programs

Kavitha | Source: Solar Quarter | Posted 01/18/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the selection of seven nonprofit educational organizations to receive up to $300,000 each under the Clean Energy Careers for All (CEC4A) program. The initiative aims to foster interest and awareness in clean energy careers among K–12 students, university alumni and professionals, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals.

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The CEC4A program focuses on supporting initiatives such as internships, career coaching, mentorship, and curriculum development to attract diverse talent to STEM-focused careers in energy innovation. Susan Hamm, director of the Integrated Strategies Office at DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, emphasizes the importance of partnering with organizations excelling in this area to build the workforce needed for America's resilient energy future.

The program has awarded organizations such as the California Green Building Council, EVHybridNoire, RMI, Association of Geological Hydrogen, Louisiana Green Corps, Alaska Resource Education, and New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology for various workforce development projects in the energy sector. These organizations will have the opportunity to receive Phase 2 awards based on their Phase 1 performance, with the top three to five teams eligible to share an additional $750,000 to further scale their initiatives. Managed by TechWerx in collaboration with the DOE, the program aims to accelerate clean energy solutions by fostering innovative partnerships and supporting the next generation of clean energy leaders.

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