Case
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Case Studies
NTC values assessment and evaluation throughout the life of each program. Case studies are an opportunity to see the relationship between the content and the people served, collect data through various means including third party evaluators, and come to contextualized conclusions about the learning achieved in the program. Peruse the collection below to read case studies encapsulating our various solutions and programs.
OUTREACH CASE STUDY
As an educational content and outreach provider for corporations and organizations that are directly
working in climate change mitigation, environmental justice and inclusive financial literacy, NTC is uniquely positioned and qualified to deliver impactful messaging to the generation coming of age in LMI communities now. We are trusted by educators and empowered by the potential these young people bring to the big goals of our clients.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY KIT EDUCATION CASE STUDY
Read a case study about a unique energy-efficiency kit and behavior change education program NTC delivered on behalf of Duke Energy. We provided free energy-efficiency kits to thousands of Duke Energy customers, creating substantial kWh savings. Read more about the program’s methodology and impacts.
Young people are the future
While they may not pay the bills, children — even those as young as kindergarten age — exert a powerful influence on their parents’ and caregivers’ behaviors and consumption patterns. Recent research has found that kids age 11 and younger wield over a trillion dollars in annual purchasing power.
DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT AND THE SCREEN GENERATION
When the pandemic drastically altered education across the country, school outreach programs that relied on in- person events and activities needed to drastically alter as well. Initially, this seismic shift suspended education outreach for utility companies in the school-age sector, but digital communication platforms offered a pathway to reactivate these programs.
STARTING YOUNGER WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY – CASE STUDY
Read our case study to learn how NTC delivered a financial literacy program to middle school students in North Dakota. In “Starting Younger: Evidence Supporting the Effectiveness of Personal Financial Education for Pre-High School Students,” economist Dr. Lewis Mandell reports on Mad About Money, a unique financial literacy program that included pre- and post-tests to track students’ spending habits. Click here to learn how your organization can provide financial literacy education to young students in your community.
INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION
NTC has delivered STEM enrichment campaigns on behalf of Arizona Public Service’s APS Foundation, among others. Read this case study on our BrainSTEM program to find out how we got APS’s community excited about STEM education and inspired the next generation of innovators.
HELP YOUR COMMUNITY SAVE AND PROTECT WATER – CASE STUDY
NTC has partnered with Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) since 2004 to deliver messaging on water conservation and pollution prevention on behalf of its member organizations. Read our case study for an overview of the impacts and methodology of this program, which continues to engage thousands of students, educators and family members each year with vital water stewardship information
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR COMMUNITY – CASE STUDY
In 2019, NTC launched its flagship emergency preparedness program, Ready or Not, before bringing it to California on behalf of Southern California Edison as part of its wildfire preparedness initiative. Read the case study to find out more about Ready or Not, the importance of emergency preparedness outreach and how the program can be customized to fit your community and messaging.
PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN YOUR COMMUNITY – CASE STUDY
Check out this case study for more information on how NTC delivers vital health and wellness messaging on behalf of major health organizations.
Our report on HealthPartners’ All’s Well That Eats Well initiative describes the positive impacts of an elementary program that inspires kids to choose healthier foods, get physical exercise and make smart decisions around portion control.
