Skilling and empowering girls in the energy transition: A journey of resilience and inspiration

Credit to Author: Gilles Vermot Desroches| Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Globally, nearly 1 in 4 girls aged 15–19 is not in education, employment, or training, compared to 1 in 10 boys according to the United Nations. This stark reality calls for a profound shift in our approach, especially in low and middle-income countries. In a…

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Why sustainability depends on upskilling and empowering people, starting with younger generations

Credit to Author: Gwenaelle Avice-Huet| Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Technology provides the means to innovate for good. From my student years in science and engineering, to joining the World Economic Forum Youth leadership movement and spending my early career days in research and scientific institutes, I’ve been guided by programs and people who helped…

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How mentoring with Schneider Electric’s Foundation unlocks opportunities for young people and energizes us all!

Credit to Author: Gilles Vermot Desroches| Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

When I look back on my career, I’m especially grateful to a handful of colleagues who, at various moments, took the time to sit with me and share their real-world experiences. Those chats helped shape me. Their words inspired me to find purpose in my…

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It takes a village to achieve greater equality

Credit to Author: Chris Leong| Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:00:41 +0000

I still vividly remember growing up in the backwaters of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with no electricity or running water. My after-school routine consisted of queuing at the only drinking water… Read more »

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