13 mentees, 9 mentors and six companies: The “Get Started: Energy Mentoring by NET” programme has officially kicked off with a successful online event. Students from across Germany and experienced professionals from the energy industry came together to get to know one another, share their first experiences and lay the foundations for the months of mentoring ahead.
First Connections, New Perspectives
What does everyday working life in the energy industry look like? What opportunities does a technical degree offer? And how can students discover which career path best matches their strengths and interests?
Questions like these were at the heart of the kick-off event. The participating students come from a range of disciplines, including industrial engineering, electrical engineering, renewable energy systems and mechatronics. They bring different academic backgrounds, interests and perspectives to the programme.
Six participating companies introduced their areas of expertise and highlighted the wide variety of roles and career opportunities available in the energy industry. During interactive introductory sessions, mentors and mentees had the opportunity to exchange ideas, discover common interests and discuss their personal goals.
The positive response to the event was also reflected in feedback from Louis, an industrial engineering student:
“Thank you very much for today’s kick-off. I found it really engaging and very well organised!”
Mentoring Is About More Than Sharing Expertise
Through Energy Mentoring by NET, Network Energy Talents aims not only to give young people insights into the world of work but also to support their personal development.
After all, university life often raises questions that do not have simple answers. What career opportunities are available after graduation? Which skills are important in professional practice? And how can personal interests be combined with the demands of working life?
This is where personal exchanges with experienced mentors make a difference. They share their experiences, provide insights into different career paths and help students gain a better understanding of their own goals and strengths.
Our article “Why Mentoring Provides Guidance” explores why these connections can be particularly valuable for students in technical degree programmes.
What Happens After the Kick-off?
The kick-off marked the first step in a shared mentoring journey that will continue until March 2027. Over the coming months, students can look forward to a varied programme combining personal exchanges, practical insights and collaborative learning opportunities.
The programme includes three individual mentoring sessions, two empowerment workshops, a peer meeting and a workplace visit to one of the participating energy companies.
The peer talk initially focuses on getting to know one another, reflecting on personal questions and identifying individual skills and strengths. Afterwards, mentees can explore their own topics in greater depth through direct conversations with their mentors and discover new perspectives on their studies and future careers.
Growing Together and Shaping the Future of Energy
For Network Energy Talents, the mentoring programme is an important part of its commitment to developing young talent. After all, the energy transition requires not only innovative technologies but, above all, people who develop, implement and advance them.
By connecting students with experienced professionals, NET aims to spark an early interest in the energy industry, provide guidance and create valuable new connections.
A heartfelt thank you goes to all the students, mentors and participating companies who helped make the kick-off a success and will continue to support the programme over the coming months.
The first connections have been made. Now the mentoring journey truly begins!
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