Women in Energy Finland – Mentoring Programme

The Women in Energy programme organized by World Energy Council Finland, connects young female professionals within the energy sector with more experienced mentors, to pass on their insight and knowledge on to the next generation. The mission of the programme is to inspire and support young women to pursue careers in the energy sector, while also highlighting pioneers who have paved the way for women in the industry.

The application process for the mentoring programme will start on November 23rd, and run until December 7th. The programme is currently is open to WEC Finland member organisations’ employees only

The initiative is inspired by the international World Energy Council “World Energy Women” -programme, which has been successfully implemented across several Member Committees.

Empowering the Next Generation of Women in the Energy Sector

The programme offers a range of activities, including:

A launch event on the 21st of January, that connects all the mentors and mentees and provides further information of the programme
Mentoring with experienced professionals, who have paved the way for the next generation of women in the energy industry
Group discussions and workshops that allow members to engage deeply with one another
Networking possibilities with the mentors
A closing event at the end of the year to celebrate the cohort, share learnings and wrap up the programme

The program provides an opportunity to connect generations and diverse perspectives, and to strengthen the position and competence development of women already working in energy companies.

Who Can Apply?

We’re looking for passionate and committed, early-career, female professionals eager to accelerate their leadership journey, grow in their careers and to shape the future of energy.

Eligibility criteria:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, economics, law, politics, science)
Already some gained experience in the energy sector (including internships)
Fluent English
Under 35 years of age
Motivation and readiness to actively engage with the Mentors
Currently employed by a WEC Finland member organisation (the programme is open to member organisations’ employees only)

We strive for a diverse cohort, and encourage applicants from a wide range of companies, research institutions, and organizations across the energy ecosystem.

Participation is free of charge.

How and When to Apply?

Applications for the 2027 cohort will run from 23.11 – 7.12.2026

World Energy Women

World Energy Women is the World Energy Council’s global platform advancing gender-responsive leadership across the energy system.

It connects established and emerging women leaders from industry, policy, finance, and academia to accelerate inclusive energy transitions.

WE Women at World Energy Congress 2027 – Riyadh

Riyadh will host the largest-ever women-in-energy gathering in the history of the Congress.

At the Congress, WE Women will:

Convene senior and next-generation leaders in curated sessions
Create dedicated community spaces for peer exchange
Elevate women’s leadership in high-level plenaries and strategic dialogues

This is more than participation, it is about shaping a lasting legacy for inclusive energy leadership.

WE Women ensures that leadership, capability and representation sit at the heart of global energy conversations, strengthening both the quality and impact of Congress outcomes.

More information

Silja Valta
silja.valta@wecfinland.fi
Secretary General of WEC Finland