Fortifying the Workforce for America’s Mineral Security: A National Dialogue | Department of Energy Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Fortifying the Workforce for America’s Mineral Security: A National Dialogue Banner Color Light Text on a Dark Overlay (Default) Dec. 16, 2025 1 - 4 p.m. ET View the Recording Department of Energy Resources: Critical Minerals Leadership Academy (CMLA) Secretary Wright Acts to “Unleash Golden Era of American Energy Dominance” Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production Other Executive Orders on Critical Minerals 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board (EWAB) Recommendations of the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board, July 2025 From The Secretary of Energy Critical Materials Career Map Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI Hub) Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP) Battery Workforce Initiative (BWI) Mine of the Future Proving Ground Initiative Critical Minerals & Materials Matchmaker (CM3) Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) NETL STEM Programs Office of Science Programs (CCI, VFP, SCGSR, SULI) Office of Science Early Career Research Program Office of Science User Facilities at a Glance Upstream Panel: University of Arizona’s Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources – Cu at the Mine Midstream Panel: TCU Career Consortium History Dakota Prairie Apprenticeship Readiness Program ARP Rockstars Podcast NHS College NACTEP NACTEP Priorities Comments Tribal Consultation Latest NACTEP Performance Report Critical Minerals and Materials for Advanced Energy Tech Hub led by Missouri S&T Missouri S&T bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering Access CMI Hub webinars CMI Hub workforce development Downstream Panel: MIT takes manufacturing education across the country MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing Open Learning Brings Online Learning to MIT and the World Ideas for Designing an Affordable New Education Institution Lincoln Laboratory Initiative for Knowledge and Innovation in Manufacturing Closing: Critical Materials Career Map Subscribe to the CMC email list Share your story with DOE 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. What’s on the Agenda? Time Topic 1:00 – 1:10 p.m. ET Welcome, Agenda Overview, Speaker Introductions, and Opening Remarks from DOE Leadership 1:10 – 1:35 p.m. ET DOE Program Overviews: Workforce Activities Across Offices 1:35 – 2:20 p.m. ET Panel 1 – Upstream: Mineral Production (Mining and Extraction) 2:20 – 3:05 p.m. ET Panel 2 – Midstream: Processing (Separation to Refining and Recycling) 3:05 – 3:50 p.m. ET Panel 3 – Downstream: Manufacturing (Fabrication to Manufacturing) 3:50 – 3:55 p.m. ET Closing Remarks and Next Steps 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. How Do I Join? Simply click this link to join the virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams at 1 p.m. ET on Dec. 16, 2025.* *If you would like to receive the event recording, please register ahead of time here . Although anyone can join through the above link, only those who register will receive an email when the recording is posted on DOE’s YouTube channel. View the Recording