OPITO is proud to continue strengthening its commitment to the future workforce through the launch of the refreshed My Energy Future website and the introduction of the inaugural global cohort of My Energy Future Champions.
Together, these initiatives form a fresh approach designed to inspire young people, showcase real career pathways across the energy sector, and support the skills pipeline needed to deliver a safe, skilled and sustainable energy future.
What Is My Energy Future?
My Energy Future, powered by OPITO, is OPITO’s flagship STEM initiative, created to connect with young people aged 13–18 and help them better understand how energy works, how it shapes everyday life, and how they could build a future within this fast‑evolving global industry.
As the global, not‑for‑profit skills authority for safety‑critical industries, OPITO reinvests its revenues into developing the workforce of tomorrow. My Energy Future plays a vital role in that mission, supporting young people to explore the opportunities emerging across the energy transition and encouraging them to imagine themselves as part of the solution.
A New Digital Hub for Energy, STEM and Careers
With a fresh new design and updated content, the My Energy Future website is a go‑to digital hub for energy and STEM , bringing together engaging content on:
- how today’s energy system works
- the science and technology powering the global energy mix
- how energy connects to the world around us
- the wide range of career pathways available across the sector.
Whether students are just beginning to explore STEM subjects or actively considering study and career options, the website supports exploration at every stage.
Content is structured around four key areas:
- Discover the World of Energy – exploring energy systems, technologies and their role in society
- Find Your Path – showcasing routes into energy careers, qualifications and next steps
- My Energy Future Champions – real stories from people building careers across the industry
- Get Involved – opportunities to engage through events, activities and challenges
Together, these sections reinforce a core message, that there is no single pathway, background or type of person needed to succeed in energy.
Introducing the My Energy Future Champions
A key feature of the new website is its dedicated space for the My Energy Future Champions programme, which launched earlier this year with its first global cohort.
The Champions are a diverse group of students, apprentices, early‑career professionals and researchers representing the future energy workforce across the globe. Working across engineering, operations, oil and gas, renewables, hydrogen, digital innovation, workforce development and academia, they reflect the breadth of skills required to support the global energy transition.
Representing countries including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Nigeria, Germany and the United Kingdom, the Champions bring perspectives shaped by local energy realities and community‑level impact.
Throughout the year, they will share their experiences and career journeys through digital content, events and engagement activity. By amplifying real stories from real people, the programme aims to challenge misconceptions about the energy sector and make opportunities feel more visible, relatable and achievable for young people worldwide.
Investing in the Workforce of the Future
My Energy Future reflects OPITO’s long‑term commitment to investing in people and skills. By showcasing diverse pathways and highlighting the wide range of roles needed across the energy mix, the programme reinforces that young people can build meaningful careers aligned with their interests, strengths and ambitions.
This focus on early engagement, skills awareness and talent development is essential to delivering a safe, competent and future‑ready workforce for the global energy industry.
Get Involved
My Energy Future encourages audiences to explore the new My Energy Future website and support its mission to inspire the next generation.
There are several ways to get involved:
- Visit the website to explore resources designed for young people and educators.
- Apply to become a My Energy Future Champion, with applications open to aspiring Champions worldwide.
- Partner with OPITO to explore STEM outreach, events, and collaboration opportunities.
By working together, My Energy Future and its partners can empower more young people to begin their own energy journeys and help build the skilled workforce needed to deliver the global energy transition.