Alumni Professional Development

One of the guiding pillars of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alumni Network is to foster a strong and connected alumni community who support each other with career growth and professional development. Our mentoring program offers six-month cohorts for in-depth 1:1 connection, and our programs and events are available virtually for exploration on career topics and skills.

Are you interested in learning more about how you can support your fellow DOE alumni or are you a DOE alum in need of support? Contact our Community Lead AnneMarie Horowitz at annemarie.horowitz@doealumni.org for more information.

Alumni can also find helpful resources below. Be sure to check our events calendar for upcoming opportunities, and our weekly newsletter for job listings.

Professional Development Events

The Alumni Network plans virtual events for our members to hear from each other on career advice and work sectors. From how to retool your resume to career opportunities for states and local governments, we’ve got content available – or in the works! Videos from events will be added here as they become available.

Previous Network Webinars

Pitfalls and Potential: Using AI for Your Job Search

Learn how companies are using AI during their hiring process and hear from fellow alumni about ways to use AI to land a new role. Watch to hear from LPO alum Jatin Khanna, EHSS/ED alum Regina Kelleher, S1 alum Natasha Campbell, and PA alum April Saylor.

Independent Consulting 101 Webinar

The DOE Alumni Network hosted a webinar featuring DOE alumni who provided insights regarding their efforts in standing up their own independent consulting firms.

Resumes Best Practices and Tips for the Job Search

Listen in with the DOE Alumni Network on a discussion of navigating the energy job search. Speakers present best practices for building a strong resume and personal pitch. Hear from DOE alums Jeanette Pablo, Kate Nielsen, and more.

Mentorship Program

The Alumni Support Mentorship Initiative is a program designed for DOE Alumni seeking guidance for career challenges and professional growth. It connects alumni in supportive mentoring relationships that offer space for reflection, advice, and shared experience.

A mentor role provides professional guidance, shares career insights, offers networking advice, and serves as a sounding board for career challenges. It is not a technical training or supervisory role. A mentee is an active participant in the mentorship relationship who takes ownership of their learning and growth. The mentee is responsible for setting goals, preparing for conversations, and applying insights gained through mentorship. Mentorship is not passive guidance; it is a collaborative relationship in which the mentee drives the agenda and progress.

Our first cohort of the mentorship program launched in April 2026, with nearly 80 participants matched in mentor/mentee relationships for a six-month period beginning in May 2026. Mentees were able to select their mentors and set their program goals, which include a monthly hour-long call and weekly check-ins on goal progress and ongoing support.

Are you interested in participating in our next cohort, taking place in early 2027? Email annemarie.horowitz@doealumni.org to sign up.

Job Placement

Our incredibly talented alumni have a wealth of energy and security experience, and you can help them find their next opportunity for their career by sharing open job positions to the Network. We include job listings in our weekly Network emails, and can also provide recruitment searches through our Network members for priority placements to support our Alumni or state and local government hiring. Get in touch for these opportunities by emailing annemarie.horowitz@doealumni.org.

Additional Resources

The Network is continuing to bring awareness of programs and relevant training resources to our members to support their career growth. These include:

  • wellfed offers weekly virtual programs & in-person events ‍designed to provide structure, support, and momentum for professionals navigating career challenges or transitions. Learn more.

  • Civic Match, a project of Work for America, offers free hiring and innovation programs that empower state and local governments to better recruit, hire, and inspire the public workforce nationwide - and for job seekers to find opportunities at state and local levels. Learn more.

  • Feds Forward fosters the professional evolution of former federal employees by providing a robust framework of technical resources, communal connectivity, and strategic career guidance. Learn more.

  • Grounded Idealist's Coaching Collaborative offers pro-bono coaching to help you clarify your next chapter. Included with registration, you will receive access to our newsletter and full community events specifically tailored for public servants in transition. Sign up with code “freecoachingDOE” to waive the administrative fee. Sign up here.

    In the DMV? You may also be eligible for free coaching and additional resources through our partners at Talent Capital.Discount code is valid for the first 50 sign-ups. After the first 50 sign-ups, please reach out to info@groundedidealist.com for more information on scholarships.