Recognising the valuable, transferable skills of military personnel, Schneider Electric’s Veterans Talent Programme equips individuals leaving the armed forces with the industry knowledge and technical skills required for hard-to-fill operational and senior management roles in the energy management and electrical industries. 

The demand for skills in these areas is growing fast as the UK increasingly shifts towards cleaner energy and its net zero targets.

Early bird registration for applications is now open, and Schneider Electric is seeking potential and passion over technical skills.

The 12–18-month programme, on full salary, offers veterans specialist classroom-based and on-the-job training, requiring no prior technical experience. Candidates are selected based on their motivations and interests rather than their specific skill sets.

Upon joining the programme, recruits receive engineering and business training at Schneider Electric’s dedicated academy in Coventry, followed by on-the-job training with roles across the country.

Following a successful first year of the programme in 2024, in which all participants exceeded their performance targets, Schneider Electric plans to more than double the intake in 2025, rising from six to around 13 recruits.

In addition to the Veterans Talent Programme, Schneider Electric provides a comprehensive network of support to its veteran employees as they transition into roles within the business world.

In early 2024, it launched the Military Ambassadors Employee Resource Group (ERG), open to everyone in the UK and Ireland, fostering a culture that embraces and empowers veterans and their families.

Applications for the Veterans Talent Programme open in early 2025, with the scheme starting in September.