Student Energy is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort of its Career Training Programme (SECT)—an initiative designed to build leadership and employability skills for young women in Africa through energy education, project-based learning, and personalised career support.
Now in its sixth edition, the 2025 programme is themed “Women in Energy Africa.” It will run entirely online from July 2025 to February 2026, requiring an average commitment of 10 hours per week over a 30-week period (approximately 300 hours total).
The training is delivered in English and features collaborations with leading energy companies across the globe.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Be women aged 18–30 residing in Africa
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Be graduates of a tertiary institution
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Be fluent in English
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Have reliable internet access
What You’ll Gain
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Access to expert-led learning modules on Energy Systems 101 and specialised energy topics.
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Hands-on experience working with energy industry partners on real-world projects.
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Mentorship from professionals in the energy sector.
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Development of project management, leadership, and teamwork skills.
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One-on-one career coaching and job search support.
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Connection to Student Energy’s global youth network and career opportunities.
How to Apply
Submit your application online via this link.
Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
Student Energy is inviting applications for its 2025 Career Training Programme (SECT), aimed at developing leadership and employability skills in young African women through a curriculum focused on energy education, project-based learning, and career support. The program, themed “Women in Energy Africa,” will be conducted online from July 2025 to February 2026, requiring about 10 hours per week for a total of 300 hours. The training will be in English in collaboration with global energy companies.
Eligibility criteria for applicants include being a woman aged 18–30 residing in Africa, a graduate of a tertiary institution, fluent in English, and having reliable internet access. Participants will benefit from expert-led modules on energy systems, hands-on project experience with industry partners, mentorship from energy professionals, the development of project management and leadership skills, career coaching, and access to Student Energy's global youth network and job opportunities.
Those interested should apply online by June 25, 2025. More information and application details can be found on Student Energy's website.
