Case study

From the Classroom to the Clean Energy Economy: TEC’s Partnership with Relay Education

Canadian charity Relay Education had great content for energy education workshops, but they needed a partner with deep roots in California’s educational landscape to bring it to life. The challenge was to create an experience that would truly stick with students and educators. When our paths crossed, Relay knew TEC was the right partner to make it happen and bring their workshops to California.

TEC’s Education & Training team worked with Relay Education to master their “Plug in the Sun” and “Solar Design Challenge” workshop materials. We then leveraged our extensive network of California educators to successfully bring no-cost energy education workshops to over 300 students across the state.

“Working with TEC was such a great experience. Their understanding of the local communities really made a difference,” said Abasi Sanders, Youth Programs Manager at Relay Education. “Working together, TEC was able to deliver workshops that connected with youth and made the learning real and relevant in California.”

TEC’s deep partnership network and local expertise are what set us apart. By leveraging our strong relationships, we were able to bring Relay’s hands-on workshops directly to educators across the state. We also engaged our Education and Engagement Sustainability Service Corps fellows, providing students with a unique learning experience and a look at incredible service opportunities. This local-first approach was key to making the workshops a resounding success.

The Results

This partnership helped hundreds of students deepen their understanding of solar energy. The results were powerful:

100%

Participating students showed a greater interest in STEM

100%

Participating educators who said they would recommend or participate in a future workshop

41

Workshops hosted, engaging hundreds of students

What’s Next

This program is a powerful example of how we act as a trusted guide, helping organizations like Relay Education bring their expertise to California communities. By inspiring and equipping the next generation, we are building the workforce that will help create California’s resilient, low-carbon future. Together, TEC and Relay are helping to create a future where communities are energy-producing networks and clean energy is affordable and accessible for everyone.

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