DOE sets nearly $11.1 million for eight energy workforce projects
The PACT initiative will support hands-on training for jobs in oil, gas, coal and geothermal energy.
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The U.S. Department of Energy on October 15 announced nearly $11.1 million in federal funding for eight projects selected for negotiation under its Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training (PACT) initiative. The projects are intended to create or expand hands-on training and industry-recognized credential programs for work in oil, natural gas, coal and geothermal energy, as well as energy infrastructure and Tribal communities.
DOE said about $8.8 million would support six projects through its Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, while about $2.3 million would support two projects through the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. The selections are for negotiation; the figures are approximate federal funding amounts for the eight projects.
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Funding and project split
Approximate amounts in DOE’s October 15, 2026 PACT announcement.
- Total federal funding
- ≤11.1 million USD
- 2026-10-15 · Estimate
- HGEO-supported projects
- 6 count
- 2026-10-15 · Observed
Methodology
Figures are DOE’s approximate federal funding amounts for projects selected for negotiation, not completed payments.
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- EmploymentSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: workforcewww.energy.gov ↗
- Labor marketSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: workforcewww.energy.gov ↗
- Renewable energySuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: geothermalwww.energy.gov ↗
- CoalSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: coalwww.energy.gov ↗
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