The Africa Fellowship for Young Energy professionals is an educational initiative that aims to invest in the next generation of energy professionals who will provide sustainable access to energy and, eventually, a zero-carbon Africa.
The Program’s goal is to train energy experts, renewable energy project managers, graduates, postgraduates, and PhD students in Physics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building/Construction Engineering, Physics, and Solar Energy on core aspects of energy generation, with a particular emphasis on Renewable Energy Technology and opportunities for career advancement in the energy value chain.
The goal is to churn out a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry and build entrepreneurs who will advance access to clean energy to 600 million in Africa without Access and retain young African talent in a crucial sector like renewable energy, of paramount importance to unlock Africa’s sustainable future.
Offered Benefits
The Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders is an unapparelled opportunity to:
- Participate in a 6 Months (26 weeks) professional training program in renewable energy technologies such as – small-scale Hydro, Wind Power, Bioenergy, and Solar Power taught by globally acclaimed experts.
- Explore industries beyond your daily work and expand your expertise.
- Benefit from a one-month internship.
- Gain opportunity and mentorship to design a capstone project to propose a solution to a local energy problem.
- Attend a virtual summit with other young energy leaders an opportunity to interact and network.
- Meet and network with top industry and business leaders who are serving as expert instructors and professors from Brazil, U.S, Nigeria, Italy, South Africa, Austria.
- Receive access to opportunity to pitch business idea.
- Strengthen your work through new connections, skills and ideas.
- Opportunities for networking in the energy transition market.
- Become part of a skilled, competent workforce for the industries of program focus.
- Be better-equipped for employment after fellowship.
- Be the top choice for project partnership, collaborations or employment for Africa projects in partnership with program partners.
- Join a global alumni network of the Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders and work together to seek innovative solutions to common challenges.
- Receive Personalized Feedback: Get tailored advise from experts every week through the weekly projects to refine your ideas and ultimately your energy leadership and career goals.
- Enhance Leadership Skills: Develop key leadership and management skills through the energy modules and specialized live lectures.
- Leverage Alumni Resources: Access ongoing support and exclusive opportunities via AFYEL dedicated alumni platform.
- Drive Policy and Advocacy: Participate in weekly policy discussions and RE focus group dialogues to influence renewable energy initiatives.
