BaSuka Academy
01Our Purpose
Training the Leaders of the Clean-Energy Revolution
The BaSuka Academy serves as the talent engine for our operations, creating a specialized pipeline of capable women managers. We invest in comprehensive training, certification, and ongoing support to ensure every graduate is confident, skilled, and positioned for professional career growth.
02The Benefits
Why Join the Yennenga Warriors?
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Free Training
8-week intensive program at no cost to participants
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Guaranteed Placement
Job placement as station manager — with pathways into site operations, battery support, and clean-mobility roles across the ecosystem
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Competitive Salary
2-3× local average wage ($300-500/month)
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Pathway to regional manager, trainer, or leadership roles
2-3× local average wage ($300-500/month)
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Professional Certification
Recognized credential in renewable energy and IoT systems
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Community Impact
Lead the clean energy transition in your community
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Ongoing Support
Mentorship, continuing education, and career development
Leading the Clean-Energy Revolution
Your path from graduate to regional lead
Certification is a gateway, not an endpoint. BaSuka is committed to retaining and advancing every Yennenga Warrior who joins us.
03Key Areas of Study
The 8-Week Certification Program
Six weeks of classroom instruction followed by two weeks of supervised practice at an active Swap & Glow™ station. No prior electrical experience required.
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Module 1 – Weeks 1-2 : Clean Energy & E-Mobility
- Solar PV fundamentals for the Sahel
- The electric mobility transition in West Africa
- How SIRA™ battery chemistry works
- Environmental impact and carbon basics
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Module 02 – Weeks 3-4 : Technical Operations
- Solar array inspection and maintenance
- Health, safety & site-field protocols
- DMS swappable battery system procedures
- BMS safety and fault diagnosis
- IoT monitoring dashboard basics
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Module 03 – Week 5: Business & Digital Skills
- Financial literacy and daily reconciliation
- Mobile money systems (Orange Money, Wave)
- Station record-keeping and reporting
- Basic site maintenance scheduling
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Module 04 – Week 6: Leadership & Community Service
- Customer service excellence
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation
- Community trust-building strategies
- The Yennenga Warrior ethos
Frequently asked questions
At the BaSuka Academy, we believe the clean-energy transition is only as strong as the leaders who operate it.
Who can apply to the Academy?
Any motivated woman based in Burkina Faso who is interested in technology, sustainability, and community service. No prior experience in electrical engineering is required – we train from the ground up.
Is there a cost to Participate ?
Training costs are currently covered by BaSuka Energy. Further details on stipend and living support will be confirmed at the application stage.
Does Graduation Guarantee Employment ?
Our goal is to assign every certified graduate to a station. Placement depends on station availability in your region, but all graduates enter our priority talent pool for new launches and supervisory roles.
How do I apply?
Send your name, location, and a short motivation statement to academy@basukaenergy.com. We aim to respond within 7 business days.
A FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY
Ready to Lead the Clean-energy revolution
Applications are open for the next cohort. Join the women building West Africa’s most trusted energy infrastructure.
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3 YEAR IMPACT TARGETS
These are program goals —updated as BaSuka scales.
1,000+ Women Trained
Our goal is to train over 1,000 women through the Academy within our first three years
Apply Now →Income Advancement
We aim for our graduates to earn 2–3× the local minimum wage through our performance-linked commission model
Apply Now →Safe Hubs
Our graduates are the reason BaSuka stations are recognized as safe, reliable “women’s places” for energy and mobility services
Apply Now →04APPLY TO THE ACADEMY
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