The WISE Serbia mentorship program, aimed at empowering women in sustainable energy and climate action, has successfully concluded after six months of collaboration. The initiative, supported by German development cooperation GIZ, focused on building trust and leadership skills among participants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fourteen women participated in the program, paired into mentor-mentee relationships. Seven seasoned professionals from the energy and environmental sectors shared their expertise with seven emerging leaders in the industry. Notable mentor-mentee pairs included Maja Adamovi\u0107 from Elektromre\u017ea Srbije mentoring Jelena Perovi\u0107 at Deloitte, and Ivona Mili\u0107 from Raiffeisen Bank mentoring Marija Ro\u0161ulj from ProCredit Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program culminated in a closing event in Belgrade, hosted by Kinstellar, a prominent law firm recognized for its work in energy and infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe. Radovan Grbovi\u0107, a partner at Kinstellar, emphasized the importance of support and representation of women in the green energy sector during his address to participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nata\u0161a Vukmirovi\u0107, a professional mentorship coach, reported that the program met its objectives. Participants built strong relationships and expressed interest in pursuing similar initiatives in the future. According to Vukmirovi\u0107, the program fostered meaningful exchanges of experience and knowledge, proving that mentorship can facilitate professional growth in sustainable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mentees shared their experiences, highlighting the personal development that mentorship offered. Marija Ro\u0161ulj noted that her time with Ivona Mili\u0107 motivated her to become a mentor herself, emphasizing the importance of life experiences in addition to professional guidance. Ana Mini\u0107, who was paired with Svetlana Cerovi\u0107, acknowledged the program\u2019s role in enhancing her emotional intelligence and communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mentors also reflected on their experiences, finding value in the reciprocal learning process. Ankica Barbulov, who mentored Milica Vujo\u0161evi\u0107, stated that discussing her own career path helped her identify the elements contributing to her success. Similarly, Aleksandra Luki\u0107 found that her differing background as a mechanical engineer compared to her mentee Bojana Petrovi\u0107 Rai\u010devi\u0107, a lawyer, enriched their discussions about career and life values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maja Adamovi\u0107 highlighted the progress of women’s networks in the energy sector, pointing to the establishment of the Women in Energy section within CIGRE Serbia as an example of increased female engagement in the industry. Maja Turkovi\u0107, who also served as a mentor, worked with her mentee Marina Arsenijevi\u0107 on aligning her career aspirations with market trends, setting clear objectives for professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each mentor expressed satisfaction with their participation, emphasizing the program’s role in building a supportive community of women in sustainable energy. The WISE Serbia mentorship program not only strengthened participants’ skills but also contributed to a collaborative network aimed at promoting a sustainable and equitable future in the energy sector.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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