Fortifying the Workforce for America’s Mineral Security: A National Dialogue

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Dec. 16, 2025
1 - 4 p.m. ET

What’s It About?

Securing our nation’s economic vitality and national security depends on our dedicated commitment to invigorating a critical minerals and materials (CMM) workforce.

Join the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Critical Materials Collaborative (CMC) on Dec. 16, 2025, for a national dialogue addressing the urgent demand for a skilled and abundant workforce crucial for American mineral security. Industry leaders and workforce stakeholders will deliver actionable insights to galvanize education and workforce development efforts across the domestic CMM supply chain. The event will spotlight DOE’s strategic initiatives to cultivate jobs and significantly boost American mineral production.

Why Should You Join?

  • Discover DOE's strategic initiatives and plans for strengthening the CMM workforce.
     
  • Gain critical intelligence from visionary leaders from academia, industry, and government as they address pressing education and workforce development (EWD) challenges and unveil opportunities across the entire CMM supply chain. 
     
  • Acquire insights that will empower you to take informed action towards executing CMM EWD efforts that lead to fortifying the CMM workforce.

Attendees will also have a chance to provide feedback on workforce needs, challenges, and possible solutions across the domestic CMM supply chain, while also informing opportunities for potential collaboration with other federal agencies. 

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How Do I Join? 

Register ahead of time to receive the event recording and stay informed on future CMC virtual events.