Apply for the 2024/25 Student Energy Career Training Program

AdminAugust 10, 2024

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Application Deadline: 20 August 2024

Apply for the 2024/25 Student Energy Career Training Program

About the Student Energy Career Training Program

The Student Energy Career Training Program (SECT) builds leadership and employability skills through energy education, project management training, individualized career coaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration through experiential learning opportunities with leading energy companies.

Program Benefits

Access to learning modules covering Energy Systems 101 and Specialized Energy-related topics

Personalized career coaching and support on job search
Hands-on experience working with an industry partner on a real-world project
Mentorship with energy professionals

Gain experience in project management, leadership, and teamwork
Access to Student Energy’s global network of youth, and opportunities

Schedule

The program will take place from September 2024 to March 2025 with 8-10 hours per week for 25 weeks. (approximately 250 hours in total)

Month 1: Coursework

This includes the completion of the General Curriculum on the Learning Hub with a total of 3 learning units and 2 assignments in the first month.

Months 2-6: Active Participation and Practicum Project

This includes participating in two mandatory meetings each week. One meeting will be with your assigned Project Partner, while the other is with your internal cohort team. The Practicum Project will run throughout months 2-4, which includes delivering a final presentation and completing project deliverables.

Months 5-6: Career Development and Coaching

This includes the completion of career development modules and attending one-on-one career coaching sessions.

This time commitment encompasses 2 hours per week for mandatory meetings, 2 hours per week for coursework, 2-3 hours per week for the practicum project, and 2-3 hours per week for career acquisition skills development and 1:1 career coaching. Optional in the program are external guests webinars, and networking mixers.

Eligibility

Application to the Career Training program is open to youth aged 18-30 years old who are interested in working in the sustainable energy sector. The program is fully online and delivered in English.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

English Language Fluency: Are you fluent in English, and comfortable communicating with global peers, SECT coaches, and industry partners in English?
Education: Have you completed or are currently enrolled in a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree program?
Reliable Internet Access: Do you have reliable internet access to participate in sessions, complete coursework, and collaborate with peers?

Tips for a Successful Application

Highlight your lived experiences. Lived experience refers to the knowledge and understanding you gain from your own life journey and the situations you’ve personally encountered.
Write your own application. The application form is intended to get to know YOU and your unique motivations for applying. Avoid using AI-generated content; it can feel generic and will not capture your individuality.
Focus on your dedication to the program. Clearly articulate your enthusiasm for sustainable energy and your willingness to invest time and effort in the program.

Take your time. There’s no benefit to submitting your application early. Focus on crafting a strong application that showcases your best self. Remember that you can only submit one application.