Relay Education

What Relay Education does

Relay Education is a Canadian registered charity (BN 83703 5468 RR0001), founded in 2010 and headquartered in Toronto, that delivers hands-on renewable energy and climate education programs. Rebranded from TREC Education in 2020, the organization operates across three core pillars: (1) School Programs — curriculum-linked workshops for elementary and secondary students covering solar, wind, hydro, energy conservation, electrical safety, and climate topics, delivered in-person by regional coordinators or virtually via Zoom/Teams/Google Meet; (2) Indigenous Programs — co-developed training and education initiatives with First Nations and Inuit communities, including solar installation courses, food security projects, and remote-kit delivery (e.g., wind turbine activity kits to five Inuit communities in Nunavut); and (3) Green Careers / Green Skills Academy — vocational training for youth and young adults in solar installation, wind turbine blade repair, GIS mapping for solar, aquaponics, and greenhouse operations. Supporting these pillars are the In the Green Chair podcast, the annual Kids' World of Energy Festival (since 2008), and the School's Out Party fundraiser.

The underlying technology is predominantly physical and pedagogical rather than software-based: solar PV panels, wind turbines, energy conservation equipment, and model renewable energy devices used for experiential STEM learning, supplemented by a virtual workshop platform and an Equipment Box Library pilot. Pricing for workshops ranges from $80–$210 CAD per session, with discounts on multi-workshop bookings and need-based subsidies. The revenue model blends fee-for-service workshop revenue, individual and corporate donations, and grant funding from federal/provincial governments (most notably a CAD $3,033,643 federal grant in 2025 for solar training) and corporate sponsors (RBC, TD, Scotiabank, CIBC, Magna, Toronto Hydro, EY, BLG). Relay reaches an estimated 32,000+ youth and adults annually across Canada, with documented international delivery in 10 countries spanning North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, supported by approximately 20 staff and a dispersed regional facilitator network.

Name

Relay Education

Legal name

Relay Education

Website

https://relayeducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Relay Education is a Toronto-based Canadian charity delivering hands-on renewable energy and green careers education through school workshops, Indigenous community programs, and a Green Skills Academy, serving 32,000+ youth and adults annually across Canada and 10 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy Electrical (Solar PV, Wind, Storage) (EDAOABAI)

Keywords

• Renewable energy education
• Environmental STEM programs
• Green skills training
• Sustainability curriculum workshops
• Clean energy workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Workshop Fees: Fee-for-service educational workshops delivered to schools and communities. Pricing varies by workshop type and delivery format (virtual vs in-person)
2. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting renewable energy education. Registered charity #83703 5468 RR0001
3. Government and Corporate Funding: Federal and provincial government grants (e.g., $3,033,643 federal solar training funding) and corporate sponsorships for specific programs and events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Relay Education is a Canadian registered charity delivering hands-on renewable energy and environmental education programs to schools, Indigenous communities, and youth. Its offering spans curriculum-linked school workshops (solar, wind, hydro, conservation, electrical safety), co-developed Indigenous programs in solar installation and food security, and the Green Skills Academy providing vocational training in solar installation, GIS mapping for solar, wind turbine blade repair, and aquaponics. Programs are delivered in-person across Canadian provinces and internationally, and virtually via video conferencing platforms.

Product overview

Relay Education is a Canadian charitable organization delivering hands-on environmental education and training programs focused on renewable energy, climate solutions, and green careers. Its portfolio spans three core pillars: (1) School Programs — curriculum-linked workshop modules for elementary and secondary students covering solar, wind, hydro, conservation, electrical safety, and climate topics, delivered in-person and virtually across Canadian provinces and internationally; (2) Indigenous Programs — co-developed training and education initiatives with Indigenous communities, including solar installation courses, food security projects, and skill-building programs; and (3) Green Careers / Green Skills Academy — vocational training for youth and young adults in solar installation, wind turbine repair, GIS mapping for solar, aquaponics, greenhouse operations, and vertical gardening. Supporting these core programs is the In the Green Chair Podcast, the annual Kids' World of Energy Festival, and the School's Out Party fundraising event. Delivery formats include in-person workshops, virtual workshops, hybrid training, and an Equipment Box Library pilot program. Relay Education serves schools, communities, and individuals across Canada, the United States, Mexico, China, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Barbados, Guyana, and Jamaica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Skills Academy: Skills training program for sustainable workforce development
• Kids' World of Energy Festival
• In the Green Chair Podcast

Products and services

• School Programs Hands-on, curriculum-linked in-person and virtual workshops for elementary and secondary school students covering renewable energy topics including solar, wind, hydro, and conservation. Programs are delivered by trained facilitators across Canadian provinces and internationally.
• Indigenous Programs Co-developed educational programs with Indigenous communities focused on renewable energy, food security, and environmental stewardship, delivered both in-community and through online training courses such as solar installation programs.
• Green Careers Program (Green Skills Academy) Skills training and career development programs for youth and young adults in renewable energy, including courses in solar installation, GIS mapping for solar, wind turbine repair, aquaponics, greenhouse, and vertical gardening.
• In the Green Chair Podcast Interview-series podcast featuring professionals in green careers, showcasing individuals whose jobs help the planet.
• Kids' World of Energy Festival Annual community festival focused on energy and sustainability education, delivered both in-person and virtually.
• Solar Training Course with Keepers of the Circle Hybrid learning course for Indigenous women and Two-Spirit individuals in Northern Ontario combining virtual sessions with 7 days of hands-on solar training in Kirkland Lake, covering how solar energy is designed, installed, and maintained for homes and businesses.
• Cabin Solar Installation Course in Nunavut Hands-on solar installation training specifically designed for residents of Nunavut, teaching off-grid cabin solar panel installation skills.
• Wind Turbine Blade Repair Training Specialized training program in wind turbine blade repair and maintenance, part of the Green Skills Academy offerings.
• Aquaponics and Greenhouse Intro Course Sustainable agriculture training course combining aquaponics systems and greenhouse operations as part of the Green Skills Academy's food security programming.
• GIS Mapping for Solar Course Course teaching Geographic Information Systems mapping skills applied to solar energy, helping participants develop GIS techniques for solar energy generation projects based on location and community characteristics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32,000+ youth and adults educated annually in renewable energy and climate topics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Keepers of the CirclecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2025Indigenous Hub operated by Temiskaming Native Women's Support Group with sites in Temiskaming Shores and Kirkland Lake. Partnership to deliver hands-on solar training course for Indigenous women and Two-Spirit individuals in Northern Ontario, combining virtual sessions with 7 days of hands-on training in Kirkland Lake.
• Mining MatterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Toronto-based organization delivering educational programs about Earth sciences to remote Indigenous communities. Relay contributed wind turbine activities to education kits shipped to Nunavut, reaching 400+ students in 5 communities.
• EDF RenewablescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Partnership to co-host virtual solar energy workshop for families and landowners near proposed Ridge View Solar Project in Niagara County, New York. First international workshop delivered by Relay Education.
• MagnaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal Partner sponsor for School's Out Party annual fundraiser event supporting renewable energy education.
• CIBCflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for School's Out Party annual fundraiser event supporting renewable energy education.
• EYcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen Sponsor for School's Out Party annual fundraiser event supporting renewable energy education.
• BLGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGreen Sponsor for School's Out Party annual fundraiser event supporting renewable energy education.
• Toronto HydroflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Sponsor of Kids' World of Energy Festival, supporting annual community event focused on energy and sustainability education.
• SolarSharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for renewable energy events and tours. Relay delivers outreach activities for kids at SolarShare events.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Energy Education Development (NEED): US nonprofit providing energy education curricula, training, and resources to K-12 teachers and students. Direct peer for energy literacy programming at scale.
• Inside Education: Alberta-based charity delivering environmental, energy, and natural resource education programs to schools across Western Canada. Comparable Canadian provincial footprint and K-12 energy literacy mandate.
• Earth Rangers: Canadian charity focused on environmental education for children with school programs, memberships, and community engagement. Overlaps heavily with Relay's K-12 environmental programming and school/workshop delivery model.
• GreenLearning: Canadian non-profit delivering free environmental and energy education programs to K-12 schools across Canada. Most direct functional peer: similar K-12 audience, renewable energy/climate subject matter, school-based delivery model, and registered charity structure.
• KidWind Project: US-based nonprofit providing hands-on renewable energy STEM curricula, kits, and teacher training focused on wind and solar. Direct overlap with Relay's hands-on solar/wind workshop content and educator-focused delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Discovery Education: Large-scale K-12 digital content and curriculum provider including STEM and sustainability topics. Broad incumbent competitor in school-funded environmental/STEM education.

Emerging players

• Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF): Canadian charity focused on integrating sustainability education into K-12 curricula and teacher training. Overlaps on curriculum-linked environmental education delivery in Canada.
• Project Learning Tree: Environmental education program providing curriculum and training to educators including energy and climate modules. Comparable teacher-training and curriculum-linked delivery model but broader in subject matter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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