Toronto, ON (Nov. 26) – Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) and Electricity Canada are proud to announce the launch of Electricity Now™, a comprehensive suite of teaching resources designed for Grade 9 and 10 students. These resources align with the national science curriculum in Canada and aim to educate young minds about the electricity sector and the critical issue of climate change.
By connecting climate change with electricity education, and connecting careers in the electricity sector with climate action, Electricity Now™ seeks to engage students about electricity through hands-on learning, connecting the need to use more electricity with climate change, and presenting the range of career opportunities that are offered in the electricity sector to bring about a “net zero” future where there is dramatically lower carbon emissions.
Along with EHRC and Electricity Canada, the development of Electricity Now™ has been made possible through the generous support of several founding industry-leading “Power Partners” including Alectra Utilities, Canadian Nuclear Association, Canadian Union of Skilled Workers, Elexicon Energy, Fortis Alberta, Georgian College, Hydro One, Hydro Ottawa, NB Power, Saint John Energy, SaskPower, Toronto Hydro, and WaterPower Canada. This initiative underscores the electricity sector’s commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of energy and environmental issues among the next generation.
The official launch took place at Electricity Canada’s Powering Partnerships Summit on Nov. 26, 2024, in Toronto.
The Electricity Now™ teaching materials and resources will be offered to school boards across the country by participating Electricity Now™ Power Partners effective immediately. Details at electricitynow.ca.
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“We are thrilled to introduce Electricity Now™, which will provide students with a robust understanding of electricity, the electricity sector and its impact on climate change. We need 28,000 more workers by 2028, and this is one more way we can attract more workers to the sector.”
– Michelle Branigan, CEO, Electricity Human Resources Canada
“The electricity sector is on the front line of climate change, and as we continue to electrify more of the economy, we’ll need more bright young minds to help. Working with EHRC, Hydro One and the rest of the sector to bring this project forward is an indicator of just how well this sector collaborates.”
-Francis Bradley, President and CEO of Electricity Canada.
“We’re in a moment of profound and rapid transformation as the world around us turns to electrification to sustainably meet the demands of growing communities and economies across the country. Electricity Now™ puts information in the hands of young people during the time they make choices about their career pathways, and will help develop the next generation of highly-skilled workers who will build a better, brighter and more sustainable future for all.”
– Deborah Antenore, VP, People Strategies & HR Initiatives at Hydro One Networks and Electricity Now™ Power Partner
About Electricity Human Resources Canada
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the Canadian electricity sector has a safety-focused, highly skilled and inclusive workforce. EHRC works with industry stakeholders to develop solutions to workforce challenges and promote career opportunities in electricity and renewable energy.
About Electricity Canada
Electricity Canada is the national voice of the electricity industry in Canada, representing companies that generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. Electricity Canada advocates for policies that support a reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity system for all Canadians.
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