Workforce Development
Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) provides a continuum
of opportunities to the Nation’s students and teachers of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The program provides a
grade school through post-grad school set of opportunities that are
unified under the common notion that Department of Energy (DOE) National
Laboratories can provide unique technical training and professional
development research experiences that enhance content knowledge in
science and mathematics, strengthen the investigative talent, inspire
commitments to science and engineering careers, and build a link between
the resources of the National Laboratories and the science education
community. These opportunities are complimentary to the efforts of
other federal agencies, such as the National Science Foundation and
provide support which might otherwise be unavailable to these agencies’
programs and students.
WDTS works to train young scientists, engineers, and
technicians in the scientifically and technically advanced environments
of our National Laboratories. The National Laboratories and their
scientists and engineers are instrumental in channeling science
knowledge and its wonders among undergraduates, graduates, teachers and
faculty by advancing their scientific talent through a mentor intensive
research experience. Because of the laboratory research experience and
the research done at DOE’s unique facilities, WDTS programs bridge the
gap between science and technology principles and the application of
scientific research.
Office of Workforce Development
Building a 21st Century Workforce
Education Web Sites at DOE Labs and Facilities
National Science Bowl (for high school students)
National Middle School Science Bowl (for middle school students)
Federal Science Internship Programs
Workforce Development poster
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