Ready to power up your school? We’re excited to see what you and your team will create! Let’s walk through the submission form together — it’s easier than you might think. One idea: Start with a rough draft of these sections in a separate document. It helps to refine your ideas before adding them to the form.
Team up
Gather your crew and your team lead, then start filling out the submission form. This part is quick — just fill in your school details, contact information, and a little bit about your team, and you’re ready to roll.
Your big idea
Here’s where you get to be bold. Share your clean energy solution and tell us the impact it will have. You’ll share:
- Your solution overview (think: elevator pitch).
- 2-4 key objectives (what you want to accomplish).
- The impact you’ll make (why it matters).
Bring it to life
Now that you’ve shared your big idea, map out how you’ll make it real. Show us you’ve thought through the details:
- 3-5 major milestones, and the activities to reach each milestone.
- Expected budget needs.
- Potential challenges (and how you’ll tackle them).
- The partners and experts you’d like to work with.
- A 90-second video, photo gallery, or a rendering (think of it as your project’s highlight reel).
Show your CTE skills
Describe how you’re using CTE skills and how this experience could launch exciting infrastructure-related careers. Whether you’re in agriculture, construction, engineering, or any other pathway — your skills matter. Connect the dots between:
- Your idea and your school’s CTE programs.
- Your team’s skills and infrastructure-related careers.
Wrapping up
Almost there — just need to:
- Get your principal’s approval (you can download this email template).
- Check those final boxes.
- Click submit by 8:00 p.m. ET on November 19, 2024.
Remember: You don’t have to complete this all at once. Save your work as you go and come back to it. (By the way: Submit early to avoid any last-minute tech glitches.) Need help? Email [email protected]
Your clean energy solution could be the spark that transforms your school and inspires others across the country. Ready to power up your future? Let’s do this! ⚡
Register for the challenge and begin working on your submission.