Now Open: Student Energy Career Training Program for Africans 2025

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The Student Energy Career Training Program provides practical experience and the chance to collaborate on an actual project with an industry partner.

Through energy education, project management training, personalized career coaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the 2025 Student Energy Career Training Program develops employability and leadership abilities.

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When is the Application Deadline:

📅 June 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Tell Me About The Award:

The Student Energy Career Training Program (SECT) is a fully funded, hands-on professional training opportunity designed to equip young African women with the skills, mentorship, and experience to build successful careers in the sustainable energy sector. Participants gain practical experience working with global energy companies on real-world projects.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

🌱 Energy Transition
🌍 Sustainability
📊 Project Management
🤝 Leadership & Career Development
(Note: Open to all disciplines with interest in the energy sector.)

Type:

🎓 Training Program | Internship | Career Development

Who can Apply?

Applicants who:
✅ Are African women aged 18–30
✅ Are currently living in an African country
✅ Are passionate about a career in sustainable energy
✅ Are enrolled in or have completed post-secondary education
✅ Are fluent in English
✅ Have access to reliable internet

How are Applicants Selected?

📌 Selection is based on:
• Strong interest in energy and sustainability
• Essay responses
• 2–3 minute introductory video
• CV (2 pages max)
• Overall fit with the goals of the SECT program

Which Countries Are Eligible?

🌍 All African countries
(Only for applicants with African nationality and residency)

Where will the Award be Taken?

🖥️ Online/Virtual (with real-time global engagement and mentorship)

How Many Awards?

🎯 Cohort 6 will be selected—exact number not specified but highly competitive

What is the Benefit of the Award?

✅ Energy education modules (Energy Systems, Project Mgmt, etc.)
✅ Work on a real-world project with an energy company
✅ One-on-one career coaching
✅ Mentorship from industry professionals
✅ Professional development in teamwork, leadership, communication
✅ Access to Student Energy’s global youth network

How Long Will the Award Last?

🕒 July 2025 – February 2026 (Approx. 300 hours over 30 weeks)
💼 Time Commitment: Avg. 10 hours/week

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the Student Energy application portal
  2. Submit answers to essay questions (max 250 words each)
  3. Upload a 2–3 minute YouTube video answering program prompts
  4. Submit your 2-page CV (PDF)
  5. Complete your online application by June 25, 2025

Author

  • Okechukwu Liberty is a Mass Communication graduate and a dedicated content writer for AfterSchoolAfrica. He holds certifications in UK Agent and Counselling, and Ethical Business Practices in International Student Recruitment, equipping him with the expertise to guide students in their academic pursuits abroad.

    He specializes in researching and curating scholarship and empowerment opportunities for students aspiring to study abroad.

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