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About BC Hydro Youth and Education

Inspiring behaviours that create a culture of conservation, through educational programs and campaigns is key to meeting our province’s energy needs for generations to come.

Through our school programs and youth campaigns, we promote sustainability awareness, actions that support resource conservation and public safety. Our everyday choices can add up and together, we can make a difference.

We work with educators and curriculum specialists to develop high-quality, engaging and relevant resources that provide valuable information on energy efficiency, energy alternatives, electrical safety, sustainability and the environment.

Campaigns are designed to motivate conservation actions amongst those under 25 in B.C. For the past four years, we hosted a contest, Invent the Future to provide a forum for youth to share their creative ideas on spreading awareness about the importance of energy conservation.

 

Youth Campaigns

Ages	Program	Description
16 to 24 years	Invent the Future contest	Online contest promoting energy conservation awareness and behaviour change.

 

School Programs

Ages	Program	Description
Preschool	Early Learning Program	Coming Fall 2011.
Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 3)	Energy Detectives	Energy actions and electrical safety in schools, communities and homes.
Intermediate (Grades 4 to 7)	Energy Campaigns (Grades 4 to 7)	Plan and deliver energy campaigns in school community.
	Energy Connections (Grade 6)	Circuitry, electricity, conservation and safety.
Secondary (Grades 8 to 12)	Energy Ambassadors	Energy awareness, action and leadership.
Post-secondary	Electrical Safety for College Trades Program	High voltage electrical safety.

 

Community Partnerships & Contests BC Hydro sponsors numerous community initiatives, including Go Beyond, a large-scale campus climate action campaign.		Community Champions A student program that encourages grade 4 to 12 classes around B.C. to nominate an environmental organization making a difference in their community.

Scholarships We recognize future leaders and role models through scholarships for B.C. based students.		Careers Apprenticeships, Outreach, engineer-in-training and other opportunities for students and recent grads.

Last Modified: Apr 21, 2011