Wind Workforce/Curricula/Collegiate Wind Competition: Connection Creation
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As you embark on the activities for the Connection Creation Contest, here are some useful resources to get you started.
Team Story Resources
- For inspiration crafting your team story, look at some of the examples from past years. Click on each of the team names here to read the stories from 2022 .
- Go to the engagement toolkit on Box for tips on social media outreach, including sample posts!
- Search out the CWC hashtag #CollegiateWind on your favorite social media platform to see what other teams are posting!
Understanding the Wind Industry Resources
- Find industry experts in our Collegiate Wind Competition LinkedIn group.
- Look for free webinars from the American Cleanpower Association to find names to reach out to.
- If you want to explore careers in the wind industry, the Department of Energy has a Career Map with descriptions of many of the most abundant jobs in the industry!
Outreach Event Resources
As you start to think about planning your outreach event, look into what kind of support exists at your university. Many universities have education or outreach offices that have experience connecting with students, schools and the public in the university community.
- Check out this useful document from KidWind to help you connect with schools if that is a part of your connection creation plan!
Other tips
- If you haven't already, consider forming a wind energy club at your university to help with recruiting new members and accessing university funding.
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