Inspire your students to explore clean energy.
The U.S. Department of Education invites teams to submit innovative action plans that will advance the use of clean energy in their schools and communities.
Watch the September 10 information session
On September 10, the Power Your Future Challenge team hosted a virtual information session to provide an overview of the challenge and answer questions. Watch the session recording to learn more about how to participate and how you and your team can get started on your idea.
About the Power Your Future Challenge
The Power Your Future Challenge is a nationwide challenge inspiring high school students to envision clean energy careers. The U.S. Department of Education invites teams to submit innovative action plans that will advance the use of clean energy in their schools and communities. Through this challenge, students can explore clean energy and connect CTE programs with a wide variety of clean energy career pathways.
Timeline
Throughout the open submissions period, teachers will lead teams of students to develop ideas and submit their action plans. Submissions are due November 19, with judging and winner selection to follow.
Up to 10 winning teams will receive an equal share of the $50,000 prize pool. Winners may also receive additional in-kind prizes donated by sponsors.
Challenge launch
Virtual information session
Open submissions
Submissions close
Judging begins
Winner announcement
Bring the challenge to your classroom
Learn more about clean energy and how your team can develop an action plan to make an impact in your community.