If you’re a young woman aged 18 to 30 with a passion for sustainability, climate, innovation, or engineering, the Student Energy Career Training Program (SECT) is calling your name. Now open for its 6th cohort, this is more than just a training; it's a gateway to purpose, mentorship, and impact.
What is SECT?
SECT is a 30-week, part-time training program designed to equip young African women with the tools, skills, and network to thrive in the energy sector. Whether you're curious about solar tech, energy policy, or clean cooking solutions, SECT opens the door to a world of opportunities—and a network ready to walk with you.
What You’ll Gain:
- A world-class energy curriculum delivered virtually
- Career guidance through interactive webinars and 1:1 coaching
- Hands-on experience through real energy projects with partner organizations
- A powerful sisterhood of young women and mentors across Africa
Program Details:
- Duration: July 2025–February 2026 (30 weeks)
- Application Deadline: June 25, 2025
- Apply HERE
The program is entirely free and accessible to participants from across the African continent.
Why This Matters
Africa’s energy transition cannot be powered by men alone. As the continent builds its green economy, we must center women in leadership, innovation, and solution design. Programs like SECT aren’t just closing the gender gap; they're shaping the next generation of climate heroes.
If you’ve ever dreamed of a career that’s about more than a paycheck—one that creates change, challenges systems, and lights up communities, this is your chance.
So to the young African woman reading this: Your energy is needed.
Apply. Lead. Energize the future.
Apply by June 25, 2025
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