Following the success of our inaugural PowerMakers 2023, we are excited to announce PowerMakers 2024 is being held from Monday 4 November - Friday 8 November 2024.
PowerMakers is a transformative capacity building initiative designed to empower First Nations to lead and own clean energy solutions within our communities and on Country.
Apply to join PowerMakers 2024
Expressions of Interest for PowerMakers close on 13 September 2024.
We are accepting 35 First Nations participants into PowerMakers 2024.
We are prioritising people who:
- Can attend the entire program (Monday 4th - Friday 8th November 2024), and
- Are willing to share their learnings from PowerMakers with family, community, colleagues and the wider community.
We encourage you to apply early.
Why I joined PowerMakers
PowerMakers Program Overview
PowerMakers is a five-day immersive experience focused on practical and applied learning in clean and renewable energy.
The program aims to build the confidence and knowledge of First Nations leaders to realise the opportunities of the clean energy transition, manage and understand the risks, develop successful clean energy projects, and build fair and equitable partnerships.
By equipping leaders and communities with these skills, First Nations will be supported to participate in and benefit from Australia's renewable energy revolution.
During the PowerMakers program, we explore community and energy landscapes, delve into energy engagement, planning, and the practical steps to bring renewable energy projects to life.
Participants have the opportunity to engage with industry experts, passionate mentors, and like-minded peers.
Combining theory with real-world application, the curriculum enables participants to become leaders in the clean energy transition and progress clean energy projects and opportunities successfully by, for and with, Community.
Why I joined PowerMakers
PowerMakers Program Objectives
- Empowerment: Empowering First Nations people to drive participation, ownership and other economic, health, cultural and wellbeing outcomes from clean energy solutions within their communities and on Country.
- Practical Learning: Leading a program focused on practical and applied learning in renewable energy, including project ownership, negotiation, community energy planning, business management, business supply chain, employment opportunities and advanced energy systems.
- Skill Development: Equipping participants with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to lead clean energy initiatives, including understanding clean energy technologies, project financing, equity structures, and the Australian energy and policy landscape.
- Community Impact: Enabling participants to make a positive impact within their Communities by exploring community energy landscapes, planning and implementing renewable energy projects, and maximising community benefits.
- Negotiation: Facilitating strategies for effective negotiations, developing partnerships, and mastering lobbying techniques to influence the political and corporate landscape and drive clean energy projects.
- Cultural Preservation: Emphasising the importance of renewable energy in preserving First Nations culture, heritage and environment, and harnessing sustainable energy sources for a resilient future.
- Collaboration: Fostering connections between participants, industry experts and mentors to support participants in becoming leaders in the clean energy transition.
Why I joined PowerMakers
Why Apply for PowerMakers 2024?
Deepen your knowledge of clean energy and project development
- Gain an understanding of clean energy technologies, project development, and the Australian energy landscape.
- Learn how to bring clean energy projects to life, from concept to completion.
Grow as a leader
- Understand the risks and opportunities of clean energy project ownership and develop leadership skills.
- Develop the skills to own and drive clean energy initiatives.
Build powerful partnerships to maximise community benefits
- Learn the essentials of effective negotiations and partnerships, providing yourself with the tools needed to secure the best outcomes for community.
Master the financial side of clean energy projects
- Understand the financing and equity structures that fund clean energy projects that deliver long term benefits.
Develop skills for community energy planning and impact
- Get involved in community energy planning and shape a vision for a renewable energy future that benefits your community and Country.
Change making and advocacy
- Gain tools and strategies for effective advocacy, influencing policy and making change to ensure our communities are part of the transition to renewables.
By joining PowerMakers 2024, you'll be stepping into a program designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead the way in clean energy.
PowerMakers Facilitators
Facilitators include:
- First Nations leaders from the First Nations Clean Energy Network
- First Nations leaders from Canada’s Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE)
- First Nations leaders from PowerMakers 2023
- Renewable energy and community energy planning specialists from Original Power
- First Nations clean energy leaders from around Australia
- Industry leaders
- Finance leaders
- Researchers and academics
Why I joined PowerMakers
Join PowerMakers 2024
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative that will enhance your skills and knowledge while contributing to the collective progress of First Nations clean energy solutions and leadership in Australia's energy transition.
Please complete the Expression of Interest form and one of our team members will be in contact in the coming weeks.
For any questions, please contact us at [email protected].