Digital and sustainable innovation: Schneider launches “Go Green 2022’’, annual student competition

Schneider Electric, recently named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation in 2021 by Corporate Knights, in collaboration with software partner, AVEVA has announced the launch of Schneider Go Green 2022, its annual student competition to find the latest bold ideas in digital and sustainable innovation.

With the firm providing more opportunities for interns, apprentices and fresh graduate hires by 2025 as part of its Schneider Sustainability Impact Q2 2021 Report, Go Green gives them the platform to present their ideas to top industry leaders.

It is along with considerations for job opportunities with Schneider Electric and other firms, along with the chance of winning prize worth up to 10,000 Euros.

A statement by the company and emailed to Persecondnews on Monday said the interface would also enable the students to receive mentorship from experts and professionals.

Meanwhile, the leading digital transformation, energy management and automation company, Schneider Electric, has been recognized by Universum as one among the top 50 global employers.

The company, for the first time, ranks as 24th most attractive employer for engineering students – a testament to Schneider Electric’s culture in cultivating positive work and life balance for employees.

Universum, a global employer branding company, conducts the world’s largest research study on talent career expectations.

Each year, the company carries out its annual survey of engineering students from the world’s 10 largest economies.

This year’s results which was announced in partnership with Business Insider and other prominent media, globally, is a strong indication of Schneider Electric’s commitment towards attracting and supporting young talents for the future.

Reacting to the assessment, the Senior Vice-President, Talent and Diversity for Schneider Electric, said the company is passionate about granting students early career boost and providing them an opportunity to work with the organization.

“We are proud to be included in the Top-25 for the World’s Most Attractive Employers by Universum. It’s meaningful to see how the 200,000+ engineering students view Schneider Electric, especially when it comes to work and life balance.

“We love giving students and early career talent opportunities to get involved with our organization and we are delighted to be recognized as an employer of choice,” she said.