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.
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
MOSORIRE AIYEYEMI
“The learnings from the Student Energy Career Training program (SECT) have been very helpful! I have better clarity on the kind of opportunities I’m looking for and the steps I need to take to get there..."
SHRADHA PANDEY
“Student Energy Careers Training Program (SECT) helped me find my passion to work in energy policy to bring a tangible social change in society..."
KEVYN NOGUERIA
"My interest in pursuing a career in data analytics and research was sparked by the program and mostly by the practicum project in market analysis..."
ENEL Foundation Knowledge Partner
Project Partners
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:
February 2023
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