# DOE Invests $11.1M in Energy Workforce Training

On October 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy announced nearly **$11.1 million** for eight Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (PACT) Initiative projects selected for negotiation. The selections include almost $8.8 million for six projects supported by the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office and approximately $2.3 million for two projects supported by the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. The projects aim to expand hands-on training and industry-recognized credentials for energy-sector jobs; because the projects are selected for negotiation, these selections are not yet final awards.

- Energy contractors and workforce partners can explore collaboration with the selected colleges and training institutions as the projects are negotiated and implemented.
- The funding is divided across eight projects and two DOE offices, creating potential roles for employers and training partners in hydrocarbons, geothermal energy, and Indian energy programs.
- Organizations seeking to support energy workforce development can use the initiative’s emphasis on hands-on training and recognized credentials to shape relevant partnership proposals and training services.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO)
- Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (IE)

### Sources
- [Energy Department Invests Over $11 Million to Strengthen America’s Energy Workforce | Department of Energy](https://www.energy.gov/hgeo/articles/energy-department-invests-over-11-million-strengthen-americas-energy-workforce) - Energy Fecm