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Youth in Energy Empowerment Program

The Youth In Energy Empowerment Program (YEEP), an initiative by Eenovators Limited, is designed to empower the next generation of energy professionals. This internship program equips young graduates aged 21-30 with the essential skills and training needed to excel in the energy sector, fostering both employability and positive change within the industry.

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Our Mission

YEEP aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry needs by providing practical, hands-on experience and targeted training. We are committed to:

Developing skilled and competent energy professionals.

Driving innovation and sustainable practices in the energy sector.
Creating opportunities for youth employment and leadership.

YEEP Cohorts

YEEP Cohort 1

  • Launched: January 19, 2021, in Kenya

  • Project: “Building Esco Models for Promotion of Food Security through Water and Energy Management with a Focus on Youth Empowerment”

  • Objective: To assess the energy footprint of selected Agri-food sector facilities in Kenya and provide recommendations for potential water and energy savings.

  • Partnership: GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH) under the Water and Energy for Food WE4F initiative in Kenya (October 2020 – October 2021)

  • Cohort Size: 10 young energy professionals

YEEP Cohort 2

  • Commenced: March 2022
  • Focus: “Empowering Energy Independence in Africa: Enabling Rural & Urban Renewable Energy Awareness, Access and Affordability”
  • Participants: 35 young people from Kenya and Uganda
  • Structure:
    Phase 1: Online training on coursework
    Phase 2: Industrial attachment in selected facilities in Kenya and Uganda

YEEP Cohort 3

  • Launched: June 2024
  • Expansion: Includes Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda
  • Shortlisted Youth: 77
  • Structure:
    Phase 1: Hybrid 3-month Energy Management Training and examinations
    Phase 2: Industrial attachment in selected facilities in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda (50 finalists currently undergoing internship)

Our Value Proposition

  • Youth & Women Empowerment: Capacity building and support for local talent
  • Organizational Benefits: Increased efficiency, productivity, and income
  • Networking & Partnerships: Development of valuable connections
  • Talent Pipeline: Establishment of graduate trainee programs
  • Mentorship: Guidance and support from experienced professionals
  • Innovation & Digitization: Promoting modern energy management practices
  • Reduced water and energy consumption
  • Reduced Greenhouse gas emissions
  • Development of bankable, investor-ready projects
  • Support for organizational compliance and ISO Certification
  • Contribution to Environmental sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Unemployment: Creating opportunities and filling the employment gap
  • Skills Gap: Providing practical training to meet employer demands for skilled manpower
  • Curriculum Enhancement: Supplementing academic learning with essential practical skills
  • Accessibility: Offering free training to youth who lack the resources for upskilling
  • Training Costs: Providing access to high-value training and certifications (e.g., CEM, CEA)
  • Entrepreneurship: Fostering capacity building for youth to pursue entrepreneurship in the energy sector
  • Brand Visibility: Enabling companies to expand their network and benefit from marketing through youth engagement.