On September 10, the Power Your Future Challenge team hosted a virtual information session to provide an overview of the challenge and answer questions. Jenny Lambert, Educational Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE), discussed how the Department designed this challenge to help students explore clean energy solutions in their classrooms and their community. As she remarked, The series’ theme seeks to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase their access to career and technical education.” Watch the session recording and review frequently asked questions and answers.

Review a summary of frequently asked questions and answers, read the transcript, and download the presentation.


Review the FAQs

The challenge team has compiled a list of questions and answers from the information session based on those submitted via the event registration form, through the challenge inbox, or during the live session. Teachers can review the FAQs to learn more about the challenge as they plan their submissions.

If you have additional questions, you can email [email protected]


Submissions due November 19: Start planning now

The Power Your Future website contains resources to help teachers prepare to bring this challenge to the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to read more about the challenge and explore the curated resources for inspiration. Teachers can also review the selection criteria and submission form. Submissions are due by 8:00 p.m. ET on November 19, 2024.

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Make sure to submit your action plan by 8pm ET today!