Did you know over 18.5 million U.S. jobs are powered by manufacturing? Learn about opportunities in manufacturing and career advice here.
October 4, 2019
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Did you know over 18.5 million U.S. jobs are powered by manufacturing? Welders, engineers, designers, electricians, computer programmers, fabricators, and more are making the U.S. manufacturing economy strong - and contributed $2.83 trillion to the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter of 2018 alone.
As Valri Lightner, Deputy Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) said in her message today, President Trump has made workforce development a top priority in his Administration. “The Department of Energy, through coordination with AMO, also champions manufacturing through continued investments in early-stage research and development, workforce development programs and skills training for current and future manufacturing workers, and partnerships with DOE National Laboratories, companies, state and local governments, and universities. Many in the industry, including our partners, are committed to strengthening American manufacturing,” said Valri.
Thinking about getting involved in manufacturing? Hear from some of our Advanced Manufacturing Office staffers about their STEM jobs & advice to students considering manufacturing careers.
I pursued a career in STEM to make an impact on our nation’s energy future. I love being part of research solutions that address the energy challenges we face. My advice to young girls is don’t be afraid to be a little rebellious. Change can’t happen without overcoming resistance.
I’ve always wanted to make a difference in the world. Working in STEM has allowed me solve challenging problems with real world benefits. Be curious and courageous. Don’t be afraid to ask questions - it’s a sign of intelligence and curiosity, not stupidity.
I enjoy working in the advanced manufacturing industry. I was originally drawn to green advanced manufacturing to address energy and environmental impact globally across future supply chains and product lifecycles. Be curious, think critically, and stay in touch with people doing things that interest you.
Learn more about our agency’s work in Advanced Manufacturing on our website.
AnneMarie Horowitz
AnneMarie Horowitz is the Chief of Staff for the Arctic Energy Office. She joined the Arctic Energy Office in May 2023, and previously served as the Acting Communications Director until September 2023. AnneMarie has been with the Energy Department since 2010, and was previously on the digital team of the Office of Public Affairs, where she managed digital projects and internal employee communications efforts. AnneMarie was the Digital Communications Manager from March 2023 - September 2023 for the Department of Health and Human Affairs' Public Education Campaign, We Can Do This, to share information about the COVID vaccine.
AnneMarie founded two active employee resource groups at the Department of Energy: POWER (Professional Opportunities for Women in Energy Realized) and the Emerging Professionals Group. From 2015 - 2017 she served as the Special Advisor on workforce issues for Deputy Secretary of Energy Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall. She has also previously worked in the Under Secretary for Management and Performance and the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity.
AnneMarie created the STEM Rising: Women @ Energy series, featuring profiles of women from the agency who work in STEM careers. She was critical to establishing the Equality in Energy Transitions Initiative, a dual-hatted effort of the International Energy Agency and the Clean Energy Ministerial to advance the transition to a clean energy economy by engaging more women in clean energy, and is involved with the U.S. C3E Initiative as an award reviewer and communication. During the Obama Administration she was a DOE designee to the White House Council on Women and Girls. AnneMarie was a U.S. delegate to the APEC Women in the Economy Forum in 2014 in Beijing, China.
AnneMarie has a BA in Political Science from the University of Portland and a Masters of Government from Johns Hopkins University. She resides in Philadelphia.