For energy companies investing in the communities they serve

Power Positive Change in the Communities you Serve

Whether you're new to a community or have been there for years, we deliver STEM programs in schools, at community events, and at company events for employees and families. You build community trust, prove your impact, and connect with your future workforce. We run it all.

We work across every corner of energy:

  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Nuclear
  • Oil
  • Gas
  • Hydropower
  • Energy Storage

…and more

Turn community investment into trust, impact, and talent

Building community trust and a future workforce takes more than funding. It requires local access, consistent execution, and measurable results you can share.

Most teams don't have the capacity to manage it all. We design, deliver, and measure the entire program so you can strengthen community relationships, reach future talent, and prove your investment's value.

One program. Measurable outcomes.

SEE IT IN ACTION

Inside a WhyMaker program

See what students do, what educators lead, and how the experience unfolds in the classroom.

Community presence

Strengthen your reputation and show communities the value of your presence through programs that families support and results that your teams can share.

  • Establish credibility in new communities
  • Build goodwill with families, schools, and local leaders
  • Make your community investment visible and measurable
  • Be recognized as a trusted, long-term community partner

Future workforce

Help local students see a path from the classroom to careers at your company, long before critical roles need filling.

  • Introduce students to energy careers early
  • Connect STEM learning to real opportunities in their community
  • Build awareness of the skills and roles your company needs
  • Develop a stronger local talent pipeline

We work nationwide and internationally to connect students with real career pathways in STEM.

49,000 Total Learners Impacted

89% of students rate our learning programs as good or excellent.

6,000 Educators Trained

Equipped educators with over 20,000 hours of CTLE credits in NYS. 96% of educators would recommend WhyMaker Professional Development

55 Active Partners

Trusted by public agencies, private companies, and school systems nationwide. 75% of our business is repeat business from happy clients

93% Engaged students

93% of students were more interested in the careers referenced after the workshop than before

Success Stories

  • National Energy Foundation

    700 classrooms, 14,000+ students. Funded by Electrify America. NGSS-aligned, delivered under both company names.

    Read the case study →
  • Sphero and Minneapolis Public Schools

    96 teachers trained, 2,500+ students reached across the district.

    Read the case study →
  • Energy Career Internships with Stony Brook University, Haugland Group & Suffolk County DOL

    Two-week summer internship covering HVDC, solar, EV infrastructure, and cable installation.

    Read the case study →
  • New York Power Authority

    Five energy modules delivered across Environmental Justice communities in New York.

    Read the case study →
  • Haugland Group

    100+ NYC-area educators gathered for Professional Development built around an industry career panel and executive Q and A.

    Read the case study →
  • Longwood High School + Haugland Group

    Drone technology professional development across math, science, art, and physical education.

    Read the case study →

Four ways to show up in the communities you serve

Create meaningful community impact while introducing K-12 students to career pathways they may not otherwise know exist.

01 CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Bring Your Industry Into the Classroom

A live, hands-on experience delivered by a WhyMaker educator.

What's included

  • One full day of in-person lessons
  • 5 workshops, up to 150 students
  • 5 classroom packs
  • Choose from one of our 3 existing lesson plans: Solar Installer, Energy Services Engineer or Battery Scientist

$5,000

Best for building a talent pipeline through early career exposure with visible community engagement.

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02 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Know Your Community Before You Invest

Strategic research that tells you what already exists, what is needed, and where your investment lands hardest.

What's included

  • Community landscape research and gap analysis
  • Outreach with schools, districts, and workforce orgs
  • Final strategic recommendation report

$7,500

Best for organizations validating before they fund or build.

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04 EDUCATOR TRAINING PROGRAM

Scale Your Impact Through Teachers

A full-day professional development experience that equips educators to deliver the learning.

What's included

  • Training for up to 20 educators
  • Reaches up to 600 students
  • CTLE credits and 20 classroom packs

$20,000

Best for broader reach and a scalable teacher-led model.

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NEED SOMETHING MORE TAILORED?

Custom Experiences Available

Custom Lesson Plans

Designed around your company, mission, and workforce needs.

Real-World Learning Programs

Multi-week training that builds practical skills and prepares learners for real career pathways.

Certification-Based Training

Specialized STEM training, such as drone pilot licensing.

Download one of our free lessons

Free resource. Download and go.

Our process

  1. 01

    Book a call

    Tell us where you want to make an impact and what success looks like.

  2. 02

    Meet with our experts

    We recommend the right solution based on your community, workforce goals, and budget.

  3. 03

    Create measurable impact

    We handle access, coordination, and implementation, then share the outcomes.

Partnering with WhyMaker has enabled NEF to advance its mission of building energy literacy through engaging, hands-on STEM activities. WhyMaker's innovative tools and support have brought real-world learning into classrooms, inspiring the next generation of problem solvers.
National Energy Foundation

We also work outside of the energy sector

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Construction

Construction

Career pathway tie-ins

  • Civil Engineer
  • Construction Project Manager

Sample activities

  • Design and build a scale model structure

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Career pathway tie-ins

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Product Design Engineer

Sample activities

  • Model a wind-powered vehicle prototype

Transportation

Transportation

Career pathway tie-ins

  • Automotive Technician
  • Autonomous Vehicle Designer

Sample activities

  • Code a model car's sensors

Aviation

Aviation

Career pathway tie-ins

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Drone Technician

Sample activities

  • Get certified as an RAF drone pilot

Healthcare

Healthcare

Career pathway tie-ins

  • Medical Lab Technician
  • Radiology Technologist

Sample activities

  • Build a mock medical device

Start with one learning experience

Book your discovery call

Tell us where you are and we'll connect you with the right member of our team.

Teachers, explore our dedicated resource hub.

Free lesson plans and educator resources, plus shop for EdTech products and classroom kits.

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