A new push by the Energy Department to beef up the electric battery workforce
A new push by the Energy Department to beef up the electric battery workforce  
Podcast: Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Published On: Fri Oct 04 2024
Description: The Biden administration and automobile industry's push towards electric vehicles isn't going to go very far without the workers to make those batteries. In an effort to ensure a solid pipeline of talent there, the Battery Workforce Challenge Program is a new initiative from the Energy Department, looking to fill those jobs. It aims to build and train the next batch of battery and electric vehicle (EV) technicians, electricians, skilled workers, and engineers. To find out more, I got the chance to speak with Director of Energy Justice & Workforce Readiness for the Advanced Energy Technologies Directorate, within the Energy Department, Kristen Wahl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices