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Southeast Asia, a region renowned for its natural beauty and cultural diversity, faces significant environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, and air pollution. These pressing issues threaten the region's sustainability. However, there's a promising solution: renewable energy.

This is where Jobs that makesense Asia team’s passion for sustainability and experience in Southeast Asia collide. We, like many of you, might not have a background in science or engineering, but we believe everyone can play a role in shaping a brighter tomorrow.

The Importance of Renewable Energy in Southeast Asia

Renewable energy offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. By harnessing the power of the sun, wind, water, and other powerful natural resources abundant and ever present in the region, Southeast Asia can reduce its reliance on foreign energy sources, create jobs, and improve air quality. The region boasts abundant renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass.

Career Opportunities in Renewable Energy

The transition to a renewable energy future is creating a wide range of career opportunities in Southeast Asia, not just for engineers and scientists, but also for individuals with non-technical skills. From technicians and policy analysts to project managers and community organizers, there's a growing demand for professionals who can contribute to the sustainable energy sector.

Beyond technical skills, individuals need a combination of sustainability knowledge and soft skills. This includes understanding renewable energy technologies, project management, and environmental impact assessment, as well as strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.

The renewable energy industry offers diverse career paths, from entry-level positions to senior management roles. With experience and expertise, individuals can advance their careers and contribute to the region's sustainable development, regardless of their academic background.


From technicians and policy analysts to project managers and community organizers, there's a growing demand for professionals who can contribute to the sustainable energy sector.

Beyond technical skills, individuals need a combination of sustainability knowledge and soft skills. This includes understanding renewable energy technologies, project management, and environmental impact assessment, as well as strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.

The renewable energy industry offers diverse career paths, from entry-level positions to senior management roles. With experience and expertise, individuals can advance their careers and contribute to the region's sustainable development, regardless of their academic background.

The Watt's Next Campaign

Watt's Next is a dynamic online campaign designed to revolutionize the renewable energy sector and empower individuals in the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia to embrace its exciting opportunities. The campaign aims to:

  • Inspire students to pursue careers driving the energy transition.
  • Motivate professionals to transition into the renewable energy sector.
  • Expand the talent pool within the energy transition industry.

By reshaping perceptions of the sector, Watt's Next seeks to make careers in energy transition as compelling as those in other cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence.

The campaign offers individuals from various fields, including ecology, environment, biodiversity, energy, sustainable cities, mobility, and responsible finance, the opportunity to gain visibility and connect with a broad audience. This will help support their development and growth within the renewable energy sector.

Watt's Next as a Leading Resource

Watt's Next is a leading resource for renewable energy careers and sustainable development in Southeast Asia due to its comprehensive approach and commitment to providing valuable information and resources. The campaign offers a wealth of information, diverse career paths, multi-level training opportunities, and top industry trends.
Visit wattsnext.makesense.org to further explore these opportunities and connect with potential employers, training  programs, and networking opportunities. Watt's Next is your one-stop shop for entering or advancing your career in the exciting field of renewable energy.

The future of Southeast Asia is bright, and renewable energy is a key driver of that future. However, navigating the renewable energy sector can be challenging, especially for those without a background in the field. That’s where Watt's Next takes the lead, guiding you to seize the endless opportunities ahead.