National Energy Foundation (NEF)

The Challenge:

The National Energy Foundation (NEF) with funding provided by Electrify America, needed a trusted partner to help scale its mission: deliver electric vehicle education to students across the U.S. To do this, NEF sought an implementation model that was educationally sound, easily scalable, and deeply aligned with classroom realities.

The Solution:

NEF partnered with WhyMaker to design and develop NGSS-aligned curriculum and hands-on electric vehicle classroom energy education kits that could be deployed nationwide. These included teacher-guided lessons with hands-on activities for classrooms. Students learned about electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure around the country. Turnkey teacher materials ensured seamless classroom delivery that was branded with the NEF logo and messaging.

What We Delivered

• Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
  WhyMaker crafted NGSS-aligned, grade-appropriate learning modules that integrated real-world energy challenges and career awareness into hands-on classroom activities.
• Energy Education Kits
  We supported the creation and packaging of custom classroom-ready kits filled with engaging materials to help students explore electric vehicles, charging stations, efficiency strategies, and environmental impact.
• Teacher-Ready Materials
  Educators received turnkey lesson plans, implementation guides, and digital resources—reducing prep time and ensuring high-fidelity delivery.
• Nationwide Reach: 700 Classrooms
• The program was deployed to over 700 classrooms across the U.S., reaching over 14,000 students with high-impact, industry-relevant learning experiences.

Why This Work Matters for Energy Leaders

This education initiative shows how energy companies and foundations can spread their mission and translate their CSR and workforce development goals into classroom impact—at scale.

By investing in K–12 curriculum aligned with your mission, you can:

• Build early awareness of energy careers and sustainability issues
• Position your brand as a forward-thinking leader in education and community investment
• Cultivate long-term talent pipelines for a more competent, greener workforce
• Meet ESG and public engagement goals with measurable classroom outcomes

Ready to Power Real Learning About Your Industry?

Let WhyMaker help you design and deliver a custom curriculum initiative that educates, inspires, and prepares students to lead in energy, innovation, and sustainability.