WhyMaker program participants and educators in a group photo
How it works

How we turn your goals into community impact.

We know the energy industry, and we know how students learn. Together, we build experiences that connect your mission to the communities you serve, with a clear process from the first conversation to what comes next.

Already have a program?

We can plug into what you already run and take a simpler path, skipping the steps you have already covered.

1Align

Start with the change you want to make.

We lead a focused conversation that sharpens the challenge you want to address and connects your goals to the students and educators you want to reach.

WhyMaker leads

A conversation about your needs, audience, and what a meaningful outcome would look like.

You bring

Your priorities, your team's story, and the communities that matter most to you.

We move forward withA shared purpose and a clear audience.
2Plan

Give the idea a practical path forward.

We handle the planning, assembling the right educators, defining the scope, and setting a clear schedule and budget. You review the proposal before we build.

WhyMaker leads

The project approach, educational team, proposed scope, schedule, and budget.

You bring

Your resources, practical constraints, and input and approval on the proposal.

We move forward withAn agreed plan for what we are creating and how.
3Design

Make your industry something students can explore.

We turn your industry's systems and careers into a hands-on learning experience. Your feedback keeps every activity true to your projects and your brand.

WhyMaker leads

Learning design, accessible explanations, and the resources that bring the idea to life.

You bring

Examples from your projects and people, plus feedback on fit with your brand and goals.

We move forward withA learning experience shaped around the goals we set together.
4Implement

Bring the experience into the real world.

We deliver the experience and its resources, put them into practice, and adjust as needed within the agreed scope.

WhyMaker leads

Delivery of the agreed solution, resource sharing, and implementation support.

You bring

Coordination with the people involved in delivery and feedback on practical use.

We move forward withThe agreed resources delivered, with support for putting them into practice.
5Review

Use what you learn to shape what's next.

We share a clear report, reflect on the work against your original goals, and recommend where to go next.

WhyMaker leads

Reporting, reflection, and recommendations for future needs.

You bring

Your perspective on the partnership and available feedback from the people using the resources.

What you receive
✓A participation and engagement report
✓Pre- and post-program surveys
✓Photos and metrics you can share
We move forward withShared learning and a direction for the next conversation.
Why it matters for energy leaders

Shape tomorrow's energy workforce, starting in today's classrooms.

Students can't aspire to jobs they don't know exist. Programs like these aren't only educational. They're pipeline-building strategies that reach students before they choose a career.

✓Early career awareness

Build interest in energy careers before students decide.

✓Foundational skills and career awareness

Introduce technical and soft skills early, paired with real exposure to energy careers.

✓Measurable CSR & ESG

Meet public engagement goals with classroom outcomes.

✓Stronger partnerships

Connect with schools, universities, and local government.

Built to adjust

Good collaboration leaves room to revisit.

The steps give us direction, with room to adjust. A design conversation can sharpen the original goal. A review can reveal a new need, like a two-week internship growing into multi-week programs for high school and college students.

Internship students gathered outside with energy professionals
Teachers networking with industry professionals
The partnership

A shared process. A solution shaped around you.

The five phases give us a consistent way to collaborate. The depth of each phase and the resources we deliver depend on your goals and the partnership you choose.

WhyMaker team with students and educators at a national education conference
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Do I need a fully formed idea?

No. Start with the challenge, audience, or opportunity you have in mind. Align is where we work together to clarify the need and define a useful direction.

How are the schedule and budget set?

During Plan, we consider the scope, resources, and practical constraints together. The proposal establishes the schedule and budget for your project before we move forward.

What will my organization receive?

Deliverables depend on your partnership: a classroom experience, a community needs assessment, custom STEM activity development, or an educator training program. We define your specific resources and responsibilities in the proposal. For custom STEM activity development, physical kits and materials are purchased separately.

What happens after delivery?

Review gives us a chance to share feedback, reflect on the agreed goals, and discuss future needs. That conversation can point to a refinement, another audience, or a new learning opportunity.

Let's talk

Your next step is a conversation.

Tell us which communities and careers matter most to you. We bring the energy and education expertise to help you begin.