Mission
The 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (EWAB) advises the Secretary of Energy in developing a strategy for the Department of Energy (DOE) to support and develop a skilled energy workforce to meet the changing needs of the U.S. energy system. This strategy will further efforts to prioritize job creation, job quality, and equitable access as America transitions to a clean energy economy.
Designated Federal Officer (DFO):
Piper O’Keefe | piper.o’keefe@hq.doe.gov | 202-809-5110
Activities
EWAB’s activities include:
- Analyzing the effectiveness of existing DOE workforce programming
- Providing recommendations for DOE to:
- meet current and future industry and labor needs of the energy sector
- support opportunities for young people and adults to prepare and connect to a range of jobs, with career mobility potential, in the energy sector
- utilize the agency’s technical expertise to support the workforce activities related to energy jobs of other Federal agencies
- carry out the Equity in Energy Initiative and other DOE workforce priorities, such as prioritizing job quality in the energy workforce
- develop plans to support and retrain displaced and unemployed energy sector workers
- prioritize inclusive paths and retention of workers from underrepresented groups, including through a focus on recruitment, high-quality accessible education and training opportunities, and job quality
- Identifying the energy sectors in greatest need of workforce training and, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, developing recommendations for which skills are necessary to develop to meet this need
EWAB members and Secretary Granholm.
Announcements
Meetings
December 11, 2023
The 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board will hold its fourth meeting on December 11, 2023 from 12-1:30pm Eastern time. The meeting will be held virtually and include a public comment period.
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November 20, 2023
The 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board will hold its third meeting on November 20, 2023 from 12-1:30pm Eastern time. The meeting will be held virtually and include a public comment period.
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October 31, 2023
The 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board will hold its second meeting on October 31, 2023 from 12-1:30pm Eastern time. The meeting will be held virtually and include a public comment period.
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Meeting Presentation
Meeting Recording
September 18, 2023
The 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board will hold its first meeting on September 18, 2023 from 1-3:30pm Eastern time. The meeting will be held virtually for members of the public and include a public comment period.
Pre-Meeting Information
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Meeting Presentations
- Meeting 1 Presentation (Office of Energy Jobs)
- Office of Indian Energy (IE)
- Office of Science (SC)
- Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP)
- Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO)
- Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC)