Columbia Energy Association Midtown Trek

New York City is home to the world’s largest financial institutions, some of the leading clean energy developers and the United Nations family. This half-day trip to Midtown Manhattan will be an opportunity to visit some of these institutions, meet professionals working across the private, public, multilateral and philanthropic sectors and learn about career opportunities. 

Schedule

While we are still finalising the itinerary, tentative schedule includes:

• Panel on careers in the energy sector in the United Nations system 
• Visit to the New York office of the International Renewable Energy Agency
• Sit-down lunch with SIPA alumni working in the private renewable energy sector 

We are also working on securing a panel on careers in climate and energy philanthropy and/or visit to the New York Stock Exchange.

Confirmed speakers and guests include representatives from UNDP, UNICEF, Santander, Brookfield Renewables and EDF. 

Logistics

• All interested students need to apply using this application form by April 15, 23:00 ET
• Participants will be required to participate in the full program between 10:00-15:00 in Midtown. Locations of the activities will be within walking distance from each other
• Participants will be responsible for their own transport to/from Midtown
• Sit-down lunch, including non-alcoholic drink, will be covered by CEA
• Dress code will be business casual