Share this page

Career Training Program

The program equips youth with the technical, dynamic and durable skills necessary for them to land an internship or entry-level role in the energy sector. The program develops project management, data analytics, interdisciplinary teamwork and leadership through hands-on learning experiences.

SE Career Training is a 4-month cohort-based program aimed at young people between the ages of 18 and 30 who are interested in pursuing a career that advances the energy transition.

Program Overview

 The course will offer a comprehensive introduction to the current energy system, decarbonization pathways, energy economics and policy. The core value of the program is to support young people with applied skills training related to managing and executing a project on a real-world energy problem.

GENERAL MODULES

40-hour time commitment

Month 1 will cover training and foundational modules on energy and project management to aid you throughout the program. All program participants will complete the general modules.

ENERGY SYSTEM 101

MODEL THINKING

ENERGY CAREER PATHS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

GENERAL MODULES

40-hour time commitment

Month 1 will cover training and foundational modules on energy and project management to aid you throughout the program. All program participants will complete the general modules.

ENERGY SYSTEM 101

MODEL THINKING

ENERGY CAREER PATHS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Practicum Project

120-hour total time commitment

Months 2 through 4 will cover completing deliverables from the Practicum Project from partner organizations. You will be expected to spend a total of 5 hours per week (a total of 60 hours) managing and executing your respective partner project. Partner projects fall into 2 categories:

 

Energy Policy and Market Analysis

Project Development & Finance

 

The work on your partner project will be supplemented by technical training and skills and career coaching for another ~5 hours a week (~60 hours total).

Practicum Project:

120-hour total time commitment

Months 2 through 4 will cover completing deliverables from the Practicum Project from partner organizations. You will be expected to spend a total of 5 hours per week (a total of 60 hours) managing and executing your respective partner project. Partner projects fall into 2 categories:

 

Energy Policy and Market Analysis

Business Development and Project Finance

 

The work on your partner project will be supplemented by technical training and skills and career coaching for another ~5 hours a week (~60 hours total).

Career Paths

Weeks 5- 8 will provide students the opportunity to absorb meaningful mentorship from energy professionals. During one hour sessions students will explore a range of energy career paths and one on one career planning.

Career Paths

Weeks 5- 8 will provide students the opportunity to absorb meaningful mentorship from energy professionals. During one hour sessions students will explore a range of energy career paths and one on one career planning.

Get your career moving forward.

Don’t miss out on reopening by staying connected.
Sample Project

Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

The projects you’ll encounter in the Career Training program will be challenging and based closely on real-world problems. You’ll have resources and support to guide you through the practicum projects. 

Although we can’t share the projects you’ll be working on unless you’re accepted into the program, we have project templates courtesy of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, a policy think tank based in India, that can help you understand the scope of what you’ll encounter.

PROGRAM COHORT TESTIMONIALS

ENEL Foundation Knowledge Partner

Enel Foundation is an Italian non-profit organization promoted and financed by Enel S.p.A. Enel Foundation endorses the promotion of multi flag capacity building programs, training, and dissemination initiatives regarding the power sector, socioeconomics, sustainable development, and innovation issues, at the crossroads of climate change and energy transition with a special focus on social sciences, policy & regulation, and technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay for this program?

No. The SE Career Training program will be free for all successful candidates.

Will I be paid for this program?

No. This is a volunteer-based experiential learning program. 

What documents are needed to prepare for the application process?

A copy of your CV detailing your skills, work/volunteer experience will be required in the application form.

What are the selection criteria?

Successful applicants will need to show the following critical characteristics in their application: Ability to work in a diverse team environment, ability to work remotely, commitment to the program timeline, interest in specialization areas, ability to demonstrate how they hope this program will impact their careers.

 

Will I need to have an interview?

There will not be a formal interview but applicants will be required to submit a 1-3-minute video answering the prompts given in the application form.
(Instructions on how to submit the video will be available in the application form)

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
September 2023

studentenergy
Loading...
Loading
@studentenergy
Loading...