Schneider Electric has introduced the Advancing Energy Tech mentorship programme in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa as part of efforts to equip electrical engineering students with practical skills and prepare them for careers in the energy and technology sectors. In Nigeria, the initiative is being implemented at the University of Ibadan (UI) and Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech). Participating students are matched with Schneider Electric engineers for six months of one-on-one mentorship. The programme seeks to address the disconnect between university education and the practical competencies employers require, particularly at a...