Energy technology company Schneider Electric has launched its Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme, which is designed to assist electrical engineering and technical students as they transition into the energy and technology industries, across South, East and West Africa.
There is often a gap between what students learn in the classroom and what industry expects when they start their careers. The Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme is designed to help bridge that gap by supporting electrical engineering and technical students as they transition from university or college into the workplace, says Schneider Electric Corporate Citizenship leader Carina van Zyl.
The six‑month mentorship programme also gives Schneider Electric's employees an opportunity to share their knowledge and experience, which creates lasting value for students and mentors, she adds.
The mentorship programme focuses on electrical engineering and related students, with institutions nominating candidates who are then matched to Schneider Electric mentors and aligned with their goals.
These employee‑mentors bring engineering expertise, offering students practical insights into today’s energy and industrial sector.
