On November 19, the submission period for the Power Your Future Challenge closed and the reviewing and judging process began. The submissions represent a diverse range of CTE programs and career pathways, with students connecting their skills to careers in the clean energy industry. A panel of expert reviewers will evaluate all eligible submissions and the highest-scoring solutions will advance to the five judges. Both panels include experts in career and technical education (CTE), clean energy workforce development, school district operations, and youth engagement.
The panel will recommend up to 10 winners to split the $50,000 prize pool. The U.S. Department of Education anticipates announcing the winners in early 2025. Learn more about our esteemed reviewers and the judges.