The SMART Competition is a high school team-based STEM-Workforce Development educational program that provides a practical investigation of the smart grid. The SMART Education Foundation created and hosts the SMART Competition. The Competition is designed to provide a real-world application of technology empowering students to address a critical environmental and energy challenges. In addition to the academic elements of the competition, the program will facilitate the development of workforce and life skills including computer analysis and software design, verbal and written communication, research, teamwork and problem solving. Students will achieve an increased awareness of the smart grid, green building design, the environment, community, livability and sustainability related issues.