The Department of Energy tops many civilian Federal agencies in hiring veterans who make up 38 percent of the current DOE workforce, exceeded its goals for veteran hiring and retention for both FY 2017 and FY 2018. What’s more, the sensitive nature and often highly technical mission and workforce needs of the Department translate, at least in part, to the needs of energy related companies across the industry.
Veterans@Energy
The Department of Energy is fortunate to count many dedicated former service members among its ranks. Veterans dedicated to the Department's overarching mission to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
Rizwan “Riz” Shah: Organizational Culture Advisor, Environment, Health, Safety and Security
DOE’s Fuel Cell Technologies Office hosts a Veterans@Energy Ride, Drive and Learn Event
Secretary Rick Perry honors Veterans around the country who served and thanks Veterans in the U.S. Department of Energy workforce that continue to serve their country.
Veterans@Energy News
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U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry will give the keynote address and participate in a Q&A with veterans at the 2019 Veterans in Energy Forum.September 10, 2019
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EnergyVets performed a tradition known as the Fallen Comrade Table.July 18, 2019 -
The full strengths of the federal government are being brought to bear on this challenge. But even more is needed.July 12, 2019 -
Mike Johnson's service in the military has helped pave the way for a rewarding career at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.May 23, 2019 -
Argonne National Laboratory researcher Roger Blomquist was drafted into the Vietnam War, setting up a long career in nuclear.May 21, 2019 -
The Savannah River Site recently hosted the Annual Ultimate Turkey Hunt for wounded military veterans and mobility impaired hunters.April 16, 2019 -
A U.S. Department of Defense program recently honored a Hanford Site supervisor.April 16, 2019 -
This XLab is focused on Grid Modernization Technology and will be held in Seattle, Washington.January 18, 2019
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Representatives of the EnergyVets Resource Group at DOE were able learn more about how fuel cell cars work and hear about the potential of hydrogen.December 19, 2018 -
The projects announced today span across 21 states, help lower solar electricity costs and support a growing solar workforce.October 23, 2018
Serving Across Energy
Members of the military learn how to install solar panels at a Solar Ready Vets training program at Ft. Carson in Colorado.
Damian W. Sower: Western Area Power Administration, Electrical Engineer
I believe we owe veterans that opportunity as well, to be able to further our country’s energy security with veterans who have so faithfully served our country already.
Veterans account for approximately ten percent of workers across energy sectors, higher than the national average of six percent. Many factors may contribute to this trend, including the high-demand for skilled workers; especially workers with knowledge of safety protocols, logistics, and technology deployment, teamwork and leadership experience, and those accustomed to project-driven (mission-oriented) assignments. You may find additional information about important trends and skill sets for the 21st Century energy workforce in the 2019 U.S. Energy and Employment Report produced by the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the Energy Futures Initiative (EFI).
Veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces contribute tremendous talents in serve our country. We honor their commitment and are dedicated to assist veterans and transitioning service members to continue serving their country through meaningful opportunities at the National Laboratories.
Members of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory High Explosive Application Facility (HEAF) team.
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