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Go Green
Innovate in student recruitment through responsible and federative challenges
Subjects
Schneider Electric is a major player in the field of energy management and industrial automation. As such, the group is constantly in need of bold ideas that can reshape a smarter, more sustainable future for both sides: industry and business.
In 2019, Schneider Electric is launching the ninth edition of the “Go Green” challenge, powered by Agorize, to identify and engage student talent from around the world ready to push the boundaries of digital transformation in energy management.
The objective
Attract talent from around the world who want to put their ideas and innovative spirit to work!
Challenge Process
APPLICATION
PHASE
Jan 2 - May 25, 2019
REGIONAL
SEMI-FINALS
May 27 - June 14, 2019
MENTORING &
REGIONAL FINALS
June 19 - August 23, 2019
PREPARATION
PHASE
August 29 - Sept. 28, 2019
GRAND
FINALE
October 1 - 5, 2019
Organization of the challenge
4 major themes
Four actual challenges faced by the group were proposed to the students:
Sustainability & access to energy
Digitalize the company and provide access to energy and sustainable
Buildings of the future
Can buildings be smarter, more sustainable and integrate new technologies?
Plants of the future
Apply IoT, AI, machine learning and other technologies to the industries of today and tomorrow
Grids of the future
Imagine the future of energy management and distribution
Results
23 000+
Students applied, 40% of whom were women.+ 108
countries were represented.20
Teams were selected in the finals and coached by experts.+9000
Innovative ideas have been submitted.
With this challenge, Schneider Electric maintains its position as a leader in the digital transformation of the energy management and automation industries. The company is reaching out to students around the world.
Isabelle Kahakura
Schneider Go Green Global Lead
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Zoom on the winners
Rachel Ramage
Global finalist 2019
Now Schneider trainee in UK
Zvirevo Chisadza
2018 Global winner
Now Schneider employee in
Cameroon
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