FORGEA
Fellowship

One Platform

Technical Mastery
Professional Development
1:1 Mentorship
Five-level progression from energy fundamentals to AI-augmented engineering. Each level includes assessed coursework, real-world case studies, and substantive deliverables—from energy auditing to smart grid design.

Core Content

  • L1: Energy systems & economics (Africa focus)
  • L2: Renewable technologies — solar PV, wind, hydro, storage
  • L3: Technical design & tools (AutoCAD, Revit, PVSyst)
  • L4: Smart grids & AI-augmented engineering
  • L5: Ethics, policy & career launch

What You'll Build

  • Energy audits & diagnostics
  • System designs & proposals
  • Technical reports & presentations
  • Real-world case solutions

Duration

6 months self-paced + live mentorship

Live skills clinics, peer cohort circles, and mock interview practice woven throughout your learning. Develop the soft skills, professional presence, and ethical awareness employers demand—alongside your technical growth.

Live Sessions

  • Weekly skills clinics (90 min) — presenting, feedback, mock scenarios
  • Weekly cohort circles (60 min) — peer accountability, real-case discussion
  • Monthly guest practitioners — industry exposure & networking

What You'll Master

  • CV writing & interview technique
  • Professional communication & presence
  • Emotional intelligence & ethical reasoning
  • Data-driven decision making

Delivered

Throughout your 6-month learning journey, woven into every level

Paired with a senior practitioner who guides you bi-weekly. Your mentor holds you accountable to your goals, helps you navigate challenges, and opens doors to your next opportunity after graduation.

Your Mentor Provides

  • Goal-setting & accountability (bi-weekly, 45 min)
  • Course guidance & blocker resolution
  • Career coaching & opportunity access
  • Professional network introduction

Who Are They?

Senior practitioners with 10+ years in African energy sector. Engineers, operators, policy advisors, and entrepreneurs who've been where you're going.

Throughout Cohort 1

6 months of continuous support — flexible scheduling, direct access, ongoing career guidance