Schneider grows veterans programme

Schneider Electric is doubling its intake of veteran talent as it looks to address the UK skills shortage, recognising the valuable transferable skills of military personnel. Following a successful first year of the programme in 2024, in which all participants exceeded their performance targets, Schneider Electric plans to increase its intake in 2025 from six to around 13 recruits.

Schneider Electric’s Veterans Talent Programme equips people leaving the armed forces with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed for hard-to-fill operational and senior management roles in the energy management and electrical industry. Demand for skills in these areas is growing fast as the UK shifts towards cleaner energy and net-zero targets.

Early bird registration for applications is open, and Schneider Electric is looking for potential and passion rather than technical skills. The 12- to 18-month programme, on full salary, offers veterans classroom-based and on-the-job training, needing no prior technical experience.

Kelly Becker, Schneider Electric’s president, UK and Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands, said: “We are passionate about growing a diverse workforce, and veterans are no exception. Our programme not only helps us to build talent to support the green transition, but veterans also bring a wealth of skills and unmatched benefits to our company.”