A Recognition That Inspires Us to Keep Building
In October 2026, Kopperfield recognized Energize Us EDU and Wilson Matthew Betances in its article, Top Electrician Content Creators to Follow in 2026, highlighting creators who contribute to the electrical industry's digital education and professional development landscape.
We are honored to be included among the voices helping move our industry forward. This recognition means a great deal to our team because it reflects the work, relationships, and shared commitment behind everything we do.
At Energize Us EDU, our mission is simple: Building Builders and Leaders. We believe the skilled trades deserve strong representation, accessible education, and opportunities for professionals to grow throughout their careers. Every conversation, training opportunity, industry event, and piece of content we share supports this mission.
We are grateful to Kopperfield for recognizing our efforts and to every contractor, educator, industry partner, and tradesperson who has supported our journey. Your trust and participation continue to motivate us to do more for the industry we serve.
This honor also reminds us of an important responsibility. Recognition is meaningful, but the greatest measure of our work is the positive impact we make on people's careers and the future of the skilled trades.
Growing the Industry by Inspiring the Next Generation
As we look ahead, growth is one of our biggest priorities. For Energize Us EDU, growth means reaching more people, creating more opportunities to learn, and helping the next generation see a future for themselves in the electrical and skilled trades.
Young people deserve to understand the possibilities these careers offer. The skilled trades provide opportunities to develop practical expertise, solve real-world problems, build businesses, lead teams, and contribute to the communities around us. These are meaningful careers with opportunities for continued learning, professional advancement, and entrepreneurship.
We want more young people to see these possibilities early and understand how to pursue them.
Attracting fresh talent is essential to the long-term strength of our industry. As experienced professionals share their knowledge and emerging talent brings new perspectives, the entire workforce benefits. Stronger entry pathways also help build a foundation for future supervisors, business owners, educators, and industry leaders.
Through education, media, hands-on learning, and community partnerships, we want to help close the gap between young people who are exploring career options and the professionals who are ready to guide them.
Our goal is to make the trades more visible, more accessible, and more connected to the next generation.
Looking Ahead to 2027: Building More Together
The coming year represents an important opportunity to expand our reach and deepen our impact. In 2027, Energize Us EDU will continue working to create learning experiences, strengthen industry relationships, and connect more young people with opportunities in the skilled trades.
We plan to focus on four priorities:
Expanding learning opportunities. We will continue developing educational programs, training experiences, webinars, and professional development opportunities to help tradespeople strengthen their skills and advance their careers.
Reaching more young people. Through digital content, industry events, educational partnerships, and community engagement, we want to introduce more students and young adults to the possibilities within the electrical and skilled trades.
Creating clearer career pathways. We believe aspiring tradespeople benefit from guidance, mentorship, and access to people who understand the industry. By connecting education with real-world experience, we want to help more individuals understand their next steps, from entering an apprenticeship to becoming experienced professionals and future leaders.
Building a stronger, more diverse workforce. Progress requires collaboration. By bringing together contractors, manufacturers, educators, training organizations, and industry partners, we aim to support a workforce with broader opportunities, stronger connections, and the skills needed for the future.
These goals are bigger than any single organization. They require people and businesses willing to share their knowledge, invest their resources, and help open doors for others.
Let's Build the Future Together
As we celebrate this recognition, we remain focused on the work ahead. We are thankful for the opportunity to contribute to the industry and excited about what we can accomplish alongside our partners in 2027.
Whether you are a contractor, manufacturer, educator, training provider, or organization committed to workforce development, there is an opportunity to make a difference. Your experience, resources, and commitment to education help create opportunities for the people who will shape our industry's future.
At Energize Us EDU, we welcome partnerships that support education, mentorship, professional development, and meaningful engagement with the next generation. Together, we can introduce more young people to rewarding careers, support the professionals already serving our communities, and develop the leaders our industry needs.
Our recognition is a reason to celebrate. Our mission is the reason we keep moving forward.
Let's collaborate, invest in the next generation, and continue Building Builders and Leaders. We look forward to growing side by side with our partners and building a stronger future for the skilled trades in 2027 and beyond.
