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Schneider Electric Go Green in the City 2018 Global Student Competition (Funded to Grand Finale in USA)

by OFA
written by OFA

Submission Deadline: 12 PM (noon) GMT, June 1, 2018.

Go Green in the City Global Student Competition: In just 35 years, almost 70% of the world’s population will live in urban centers. Cities are our future – why not integrate them with innovative urban policies and truly intelligent systems?

Solve one of the four real-life case challenges within energy management or submit an original idea for efficient energy management in a city environment.

Together with a partner, present your proposal through text or an infographic. Make it to the finals in the USA and stand to win the grand prize of a lifetime!

  • No Boundaries
  • Sustainability & Inclusivity
  • Digital Economy
  • Smart Manufacturing  & Supply Chain
  • Cyber Security

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business and engineering students pursuing their bachelor’s (at least 2nd year), master’s or MBA degree.
  • Only open to two-member teams with at least one female member.
  • Only open to two-member teams with at least one female member.
  • Teams from all over the world are welcome to compete.
  • English competency is generally required, both verbal and written.
  • No exceptions can be made regarding the terms of the eligibility requirements.

Benefits:

Build a career with Schneider Electric and win the international trip*!

Members of the winning team will receive an opportunity to work with Schneider Electric as well as to visit Schneider Electric offices worldwide.

  • Fly to USA for the grand finale
    • Professional mentorship by Schneider experts
    • Early Career Engagement and Coaching
      • Go Green Champs Award
      • Women in Business Award
      • Social Star Award
      * Cash prizes and mentorship sessions to be won.
  • One winning team will win a job opportunity at Schneider Electric as well as a fully sponsored VIP trip around the world where they will get to visit Schneider Electric offices. The winning team can choose Schneider Electric offices in two countries to travel to. The specifics of the offered position will match the requirements of Schneider Electric.

Submission:

  • There will be two rounds of screening. In the first round Schneider Electric will select semi-finalists based on the quality of their initial case submissions and eligibility compliance.
  • These students will be coached by assigned Schneider Electric mentors to polish theirideas before competing in the semi-finals round.
  • From the semi-finalist teams Schneider Electric will select the top 10 finalist teams who will be given the chance to present their ideas live at the final event in USA in October 2018.

Timeline:

SUBMISSION
Deadline 1 June 2018
SEMI-FINALISTS
ANNOUNCEMENT

Based on the regional timelines

FINALISTS
ANNOUNCEMENT

3 September 2018

FINALS IN USA

Fall 2018

Result Announcement:
  • Semi-finalists will be announced based on the regional timelines
  • September 3, 2018 – 10 finalist teams announced
  • October 2018 – Grand finale in USA, during which the winning team will be selected
Submission
  1. Sign up for the competition by entering your name and email.
  2. Fill out your Profile page.
  3. Form your team on the Team page
  4. Submit a great idea.
  5. Finalize the competition submission by the application deadline.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Go Green in the City 2018 Global Student Competition

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2016 Schneider Electric Go Green in the City Global Business Case Challenge (Get a chance to present your Idea in Paris, France)

by OFA
written by OFA

Submission Deadline: April 15, 2016

Go Green in the City — the ultimate global student competition for sustainable energy solutions — has returned.

In teams of two, students from all over the world are invited to enter the competition and share their innovative solutions to real world business challenges within energy management.

Enter now to learn, engage, create, and make a real change in the world!

The 12 finalist teams will be invited to travel to Paris in September 2016 where they will present their ideas to a prominent jury, competing for a trip around the world and a career opportunity at Schneider Electric*

The Challenge:

  • You’re invited to participate in the sixth annual Go Green in the City global business case challenge. Enter now for a chance to revolutionize energy management and gain unique insight into one of the leading global energy management companies.
  • Select from one of 5 real-life business case challenges within energy management, and submit your solution idea for a chance to win.
  • The top twelve teams will travel to Paris where they will compete for a trip around the world and a career opportunity with Schneider Electric*.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Business and engineering students worldwide, 18 years of age or older, pursuing a bachelor’s (at least 2nd year), master’s, or MBA degree are eligible to compete.

Awards:

Go Green Champs Award

Take quizzes and collect points during the competition period. 3 teams with the highest score will win a 30-minute Skype session with one of the previous years’ winners!

Social Media Award

Let your friends know about your participation in Go Green in the City and collect team recommendations during the competition period! 3 teams with the highest number of recommendations will win a 30-minute Skype session with a Schneider Electric mentor to give them guidance on preparing their case solution.

Prizes:

Winners’ Prize

Members of the winning team will receive an opportunity to work with Schneider Electric and also win a world tour* as they visit Schneider Electric offices in two different countries.

A few of the many highlights of the trip involve: interacting with Schneider Electric business leaders and employees; learning from these professionals and using their expertise to map out the perfect career plan; and spending memorable time exploring the destination cities.

Finalists

Finalists will receive a digital certificate for winning the semi-finals for their region and also a memento from the Go Green in the City final competition.

All finalists are invited to the final event in Paris; all travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by Schneider Electric.

Semi-finalists

Semi-finalists will receive a digital certificate for their accomplishment in the challenge. They will also get an opportunity to work with a mentor from Schneider Electric and a chance to complete a digital interview.

All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation sent to the email address used for registration.

Timeline:

The Contest is organized in three steps, with each step followed by a period of review, assessment and decision to decide who will move onto the next stage in the competition.

1. Phase I – Submission of the Initial Application will run from January 15, 2016 – April 15, 2016 (as defined below).

2. Phase II – Synopsis of the Business Case, as defined below, will run until June 30, 2016.

3. Phase III – The Final Round will run until the Final presentations, September 19-23, 2016.

The Final award will be announced at the end of the Final presentations in front of the jury on September 23, 2016.

Start the Go Green in the City Challenge 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Go Green in the City Challenge 2016

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