Call for Expressions of Interest
SENER and CONACYT are delighted to announce a new partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to deliver a professional development program for engineering faulty in the latest trends in renewable energies, along with a world-class English language program. This initial call for expressions of interest is open to all professors teaching courses in energy-related fields in universities and technical schools across the country.
The program's goal is to educate the next generation of Mexican engineers, equipped with the skills and knowledge they will need to solve tomorrow’s challenges in energy, as we move towards a sustainable future.
Program Components
This continuing education program will have two main components: Energy and English.
Consists of short courses in Solar, Power and Energy Efficiency, designed to provide participants with state-of-the-art knowledge in renewable energies.
Component's outcome: enhance courses and improve quality in energy-related programs around the country.
After an initial placement exam, participants who have the required English proficiency will move directly into the renewable energy program, while others identified as needing from 2 to 6 months will be enrolled in an online English course prior to joining the Energy component.
Components's goal: To equip participants with the necessary English language skills to fully engage and benefit from the renewable energy professional development program.
Application Process
First phase
ASU will assess the level of interest from qualifying participants, by gathering information through an online survey and asking candidates to complete an English placement test.
This information will help us tailor a program that will optimize learning by gauging participants’ demographics, current English levels, interest in special tracks/topics, preferred structure, availability, etc. As we finalize the structure for this professional development opportunity, please rest assured that this will be designed with your current professional and personal obligations in mind, to minimize disruptions to your teaching schedules.
IMPORTANT: this survey and placement exam will close on January 15, 2018. Don’t miss this opportunity to help us design this program and get on the priority list of candidates.
Step 1
The ASU/SENER Faculty Development Program in Renewable Energies - Candidate Survey will take you approximate 5-10 minutes to complete. Follow the link below to take the survey.
Step 2
The English Placement Exam will take you 60 minutes to complete and you will only have 1 attempt; only start when you can complete from start to finish
Upon completion of the survey and the English placement test, you will be added to a list of prequalified candidates and be given priority into this exciting new program once it is launched. Selected participants will be supported by SENER to attend the program, which will be instructed by ASU senior faculty and industry experts. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate from ASU, the largest university in the United States and the most innovative school in the country (US News and World Report).
For any questions regarding this program contact us via email or phone at exec-fseonline@asu.edu or (480) 727-4189.