Building on the success of the inaugural cohort of the Women in the Power System Transformation (PST) Mentoring Program, Women in PST is proud to launch its 2nd mentorship Cohort in collaboration with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET). This program will continue to amplify the voices of women in energy and create a platform for them to lead, innovate, and shape the future of global energy solutions.
Our mission is to fast-track the careers of talented women holding junior and mid-level positions in the power sector. We have set three specific objectives:
- Elevate the presence of women in leadership and decision-making roles, ultimately accelerating the pace of the energy transition.
- Cultivate societal transformation by fostering innovation, encouraging fresh perspectives, and promoting valuable networking opportunities.
- Provide dedicated support to help participants formulate tangible career aspirations and strategically work toward achieving them.
For those eager to be part of this transformative journey as mentees, here are the application criteria:
- You must be a national from a USAID country[1].
- You must be a woman currently working or studying in power system operations, utilities, or related fields.
- Your current role should fall within student (graduate and PhD), junior or middle management.
- You should possess 2 to 6 years of relevant work experience.
Our mentoring program is structured with the following key features:
- A duration of 12 months, providing ample time for meaningful growth and development.
- Comprehensive knowledge-sharing components to enrich your expertise.
- Virtual networking opportunities and peer-to-peer exchanges for building valuable connections.
Applications for the program will close on February 9th. Please note that the program is scheduled to run from February 2025 to January 2026.
If you meet all the application criteria and are enthusiastic about becoming a participant, please take a moment to complete the application form and join us in this exciting journey of empowerment and professional advancement.
The Women in PST initiative, established by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Partnership and the Global Power System Transformation (G-PST) Consortium, spearheads efforts to close the gender gap by offering professional development opportunities for women working in utilities and power system operators or related technical fields and university settings.
[1] Must be a national of a developing country in Africa, Asia, Europe and Eurasia, the Middle East, or Latin America and the Caribbean. (The full list of USAID countries can be found here: Where We Work | U.S. Agency for International Development)
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