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The Shoktikonna Leadership Cohort
Technical learning, hands-on training and direct access to energy employers, in one blended program for women ready to build a career in the green transition.
Program overview
This is a career program, not just a course. Most learning happens online, with in-person training, site visits and summits that put you in the room with the energy sector.
Energy systems, solar, smart grids and the policies behind them, taught by engineers and global energy experts.
A residential bootcamp and team challenges where you build and test real energy solutions.
Eligible participants are placed with energy companies and development partners. 20+ host companies so far.
Site visits to companies and diplomatic missions, and face-to-face time with employers at the Green Jobs Summit.
A Shoktikonna certificate plus internationally recognized certificates from select online modules.
Mentors who stay with you, and 175 graduates already working across the energy sector.
Courses
Three learning pods run side by side through the four months, adding up to more than 40 learning hours.
Build your energy foundations through the World Bank's EdCast platform and atingi, whenever it suits you.
Interactive sessions with energy experts, industry leaders and high-level delegations from Bangladesh and abroad.
Team up to design a solution to a real energy-transition challenge, then pitch it to a jury. Winning teams receive in-kind awards.
Two experiences that stand out
A residential bootcamp: an intensive stay of expert-led sessions, hands-on activities and teamwork, where you sharpen your Solve-A-Thon idea and build lasting bonds.
Meet employers from government, the private sector and academia face to face, and learn from renewable energy role models.
Schedule
Choose a stage to see what happens. Dates are tentative, and the detailed schedule is shared at orientation.
Stage 1 · Selection and orientation
Submit your online application. The team reviews every application and forms a shortlist.
Shortlisted applicants are contacted by email and phone.
Meet your cohort, mentors and the program team, and get your learning plan.
Stage 2 · Three learning pods
Online modules through the World Bank's EdCast platform and atingi.
Sessions with energy experts, industry leaders and high-level delegations.
Start designing a solution to a real energy-transition challenge.
Stage 3 · Hands-on and in the field
Intensive, hands-on learning to sharpen your Solve-A-Thon idea.
See renewable solutions and energy policy in action.
Eligible participants are placed in internships.
Stage 4 · Showcase and beyond
Pitch your idea to a jury. Winning teams receive in-kind awards.
Meet employers from government, the private sector and academia.
Celebrate, then keep your mentors, placement support and a lifelong network.
Learning scopes
Learn from renewable energy industry experts about how clean energy is generated, managed and financed, and the policies shaping the transition.
Build core leadership and professional skills to grow your career.
Network and exchange with young women professionals, mentors and employers.
Eligibility
It's competitive, but there's no single right profile. Take the 30-second check.
Before you apply
Shoktikonna is a four-month journey that needs your active commitment. Please apply only if you're ready to fully commit.
40+ learning hours across online courses, live classes and hands-on sessions.
Show up and take part in cohort activities with energy.
Submit online modules and assignments on time. Graduation depends on it.
Contribute actively to group work like the Solve-A-Thon.
Be ready to join the energy workforce through internships and jobs.
Awards and outcomes
Much more than a certificate: real tools, experiences and connections to ignite your career.
A Shoktikonna certificate validating your green leadership and technical skills.
Global experts and eminent speakers for continued guidance and career support.
Exclusive opportunities through industry and development partners.
Recognition for outstanding performance throughout the program.
Internationally recognized certificates through select modules.
In-kind prizes for winning Solve-A-Thon teams.
Personalized mentorship beyond program completion.
A network of industry leaders, partners and Shoktikonna alumni.
Applications close 5 November 2026. Seats are limited, and early applications get a better chance.