Schneider Electric has proudly partnered with Women in Engineering, Science, and Technology(WEST) to support an inspiring educational initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of female-identifying engineers. 

Serving as the project partner, Schneider Electric sponsored the student club's project showcase, women in STEM panel, and the first Schneider Electric Energy Management(SEEM) project.

“Empowering and growing the next generation of female-identifying engineers and leaders is a top priority for us,” says Tom Stevenson, Director of Engineering, Advanced Metering Group at Schneider Electric.

“In recent months, we've had the privilege of mentoring, presenting real-world challenges, and collaborating with a talented group of STEM students to address pressing business issues. Our partnership with WEST is an inspiring platform for students to demonstrate their incredible potential in driving positive change in the world of energy management and sustainability.”

The partnership with WEST is a collaboration between the student-run club at the University of Victoria and Schneider Electric. Program Managers at WEST, Emily Murray and Aislinn Dressler, alongside the rest of the WEST executive team, collaborated with the Victoria branch of Schneider Electric to run the SEEM Project. 

WEST is a group dedicated to providing industry experience and support for female-identifying students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math from high school through university. WEST's mission is to promote women in STEM by offering them opportunities to participate in design projects that have a meaningful community impact.

“WEST is excited to collaborate with Schneider Electric on this impactful program,” says Aislinn Dressler, Program Manager at WEST. 

“In partnership with Schneider Electric, four student teams have the opportunity to learn more about energy management and sustainability and are able to exit the program having gained project management, teamwork, and communication skills as well as industry experience.”