The energy sector is dynamic and growing, employing millions of Americans and supporting critical infrastructure across the nation. As energy systems continue to evolve and integrate advanced technologies – throughout the entire energy sector, including nuclear – employers are strengthening their workforce strategies by expanding training opportunities, investing in upskilling, and refining recruitment approaches to meet industry needs. Registered Apprenticeship is a proven solution for recruiting, training, and retaining world-class energy talent by combining paid, on-the-job learning with structured education aligned to employer demand. In 2025, more than 29,081 registered apprentices were served in the energy industry, representing a 53 percent increase over the past five years.1
"We're passionate about scaling this 'earn and learn' model in the U.S. Siemens knows first-hand how valuable apprenticeships are to growing the workforce needed to be successful."
David Etzwiler, CEO, Siemens Foundation
High-Demand Apprenticeship Occupations
Competency-Based Occupational Frameworks
In collaboration with the Urban Institute, we offer national frameworks for occupations in this industry that are consensus based, meaning they are drafted in cooperation with employers, educators, and other workforce and training experts. Employers and businesses can use these frameworks to fast-track the development of their registered apprenticeships. The frameworks are competency based rather than time based, meaning that abilities are emphasized over memorized knowledge or skills. The result is high-quality, competency-based occupational frameworks (CBOFs) that are freely available for all to use. CBOFs are available for the following occupations:
Energy Industry Resources
- Get into Energy Career Pathways Roadmap
- Veterans Energy Pipeline Tool
- Electrical Training ALLIANCE
- Energy and Utilities Industry Competency Models
- United Association — Veterans in Piping
[1] Apprenticeship counts reflect available EDP data for energy-related occupations and industries.
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