Apply Now for the #WomeninWind Global Leadership Program 2021! Applications until 14 February 2021

21 01 2021 | 11:29

GWEC and GWNET are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2021 edition of the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program to accelerate gender diversity in the wind power sector. 

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In the current landscape of global issues that require strong leadership and a skilled and dynamic workforce, few areas are as critical as accelerating the energy transition. To face the challenge ahead and deliver on our potential to be a key decarbonisation sector globally, the wind industry will need to harness the best available talent. A skilled, dynamic, and diverse workforce is critical to drive innovation and increase competitiveness of the global wind power sector.

Since its launch in 2019, the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program has contributed to fostering a global network of women professionals working across various roles in the wind sector, providing a forum for one-on-one mentorship and knowledge-transfer to support women's pathways to leadership positions. 

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PROGRAM FEATURES

Training & Mentorship

A dedicated program of training and mentoring for women in the wind industry, aimed at providing its participants with global perspectives, multidisciplinary experience and the network to advance to leadership positions. 

 

Education

A comprehensive education program, expanded upon year-on-year, incorporating the latest technology developments and best practices from the industry, to cover the areas of policy and advocacy, project management, project financing, turbine engineering and more. 

A Global Network of Alumni
A growing network of alumni who can serve as mentors for the future generation of women entering the industry over the next decade, as wind becomes one of the world’s dominant energy sources
 

 

Making Business More Diverse
A platform to assist leading companies in the sector in identifying talent and reaching new gender equality benchmarks, allowing them to fully leverage their human resources

 

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WHO CAN APPLY?

Diversity in background and geography are driving principles of the program. In its third cycle in 2021, the program will welcome 12-15 participants across all disciplines of the sector.

Making the case for diversity in developing countries and emerging markets is a core principle of the program. Applicants must be citizens or residents of the following emerging markets for wind power: 

 

 

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2020 WOMEN IN WIND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARTNER?

 

Is your company working to promote greater gender diversity in the wind sector? Do you want to accelerate the career paths of female leaders in the industry? Join the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program as an official Partner and be part of an impactful program that is supporting equitable talent development in the growing wind sector in key emerging markets.

Contact Marina Prado Romera at marina.pradoromera@gwec.net to find out how you can become a partner and support more #WomeninWind!

 

 

 

18 January 2021

GWEC