Energy
Curriculum
For existing students and instructors:
Energy companies will hire hundreds of thousands of people in the coming years to build, support, innovate, engineer, and protect America’s clean energy future.
To ensure the preparedness of a skilled, diverse energy workforce, the Center for Energy Workforce Development has released Energy Industry Fundamentals 2.0, a robust energy curriculum designed for learners in high school and beyond. This free, virtual course offers 120 hours of instruction, including labs and interactive exercises to connect participants with foundational learnings about energy, and career path opportunities. Students who complete the program will earn an industry-recognized credential, showcasing their interest in and aptitude for energy careers – a competitive advantage when applying for internships and jobs.
Labs, interactive activities, lesson plans, and pacing guides all help this curriculum come alive for students and educators alike. EIF 2.0 can also be embedded in incumbent worker training to create a “Student of the Business” and broaden employees’ understanding of the energy sector, not just their role.
Ahora nos enorgullece ofrecer los Fundamentos de la Industria Energética en español.
(We are now proud to offer Energy Industry Fundamentals in Spanish)
Delivery Modality
The EIF course will connect with most all Learning Management Systems. Educators, community-based organizations, and others interested in bringing energy education into their classrooms will receive easy, complimentary access to the EIF curriculum, its associated resources, and training support.
Why EIF 2.0 is Right for You
Register Now for EIF 2.0!
Applications to access EIF 2.0 can be submitted by clicking the appropriate link below. Questions? Contact us or read our EIF 2.0 FAQs
ENR Content Standards
The Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) Career Cluster, developed by the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD), outlines a comprehensive K–16 framework designed to prepare students for careers in clean energy, resource management, and environmental sustainability.
The content standards are structured by grade level: early learners (K–8) are introduced to energy concepts and environmental awareness; high school students (9–12) explore energy technologies and career pathways; and post-secondary students (13–16) engage with advanced topics and industry practices. The framework emphasizes real-world learning through partnerships with energy employers, offering internships, industry speakers, and field experiences.
EnergyAccelerator
Recognizing that state-level curriculum adoption takes time—but that educators and students are ready to get started now—EnergyAccelerator was created as a flexible, classroom-ready resource to jumpstart learning in the Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) Career Cluster. Designed as an educational kick-starter, EnergyAccelerator provides upskilling resources to support teachers and engage students with ENR content immediately.
The free and easily accessible Google Sheet offers instructions, a Course Catalog, and a full Course Menu, all of which offer adaptable materials for exploring ENR topics. Whether you’re filling curriculum gaps, piloting new lessons, or building out a full program, EnergyAccelerator empowers educators to bring ENR education to life, today.
Have students interested in pursuing ENR careers? Use our Skilling Journey Guide as a career coaching resource, which maps out standard pathways to entering the workforce.
Content managers who’d like to submit resources for inclusion in Accelerator can do so using the button below.
ENR Ecosystem Navigator
Energy & Natural Resources (ENR) education happens everywhere—inside classrooms, out in the field, online, and beyond.
The ENR Ecosystem Navigator is a tool designed to help map some of the major national organizations, programs, and partners shaping the ENR education landscape. While not exhaustive, it highlights key players across the U.S. to help you and your students explore the field, discover new entry points, and connect classroom learning to the broader ENR ecosystem.
We also encourage you to create your own local versions—customized navigators that reflect the unique opportunities and partnerships in your own community..
