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My name is Yéyé. I live in Lagos, Nigeria.
I'm learning electrical engineering
and on my first day, I was given this curious headset.
Through this device, I'm strangely connected to other people all over the world.
I can see their daily life and talk with them.
Together we intend to build a better tomorrow.
- Can you explain why we have circuit breakers connected across each load?
In electrical engineering, transmission describes the process of delivering
generated electricity to the distribution grid located in populated areas.
Basically, I like to say that it means bringing power to the people!
But transmission means a lot more to us.
Transmission of information, transmission of knowledge.
Transmission within our communities,
and our families.
It means giving back what you’ve received.
Explaining again and again,
Convincing hesitant people.
Being a role model.
That’s our duty, and the mission we’ve chosen!
- Hello mom!
I thought dad was supposed to come back from the village.
- No, he hasn’t come back yet.
- Aren't you going to help him? - He’ll be fine!
- First connect the cable to the circuit.
Go ahead.
At the beginning of my training,
my only concern was to get a good job,
with a suitable income.
I never thought I would become a teacher!
I'm a bit young for sure,
but I was given this opportunity anyway.
I love to share my experience,
to find solutions to students' questions,
- This is perfect.
- Which amp is the output supposed to supply?
- H? - F1
- So you continue following line by line.
- I don’t like that.
I don’t want to see something like that. Remove it and start again properly.
I don’t want to see the amp hanging out like that.
I feel like a coach of a football team,
preparing his players to win the World Cup!
I want to take them as high as possible, to bring change!
Today’s tests are not tricky.
That's what we prepared yesterday.
Learning is important.
When you’re at work later, you understand what you’re doing.
As you go,
you will learn more and more
and be able to do things by yourself.
- Electricity is very important! We need it so much.
- It can help solve many problems.
You know I wanted to be a football player before?
I was training hard for that,
but of course it was only a dream.
And one day while I was with my friends on the beach,
a couple arrived, and we had a long discussion.
And that's when they told me about professional training.
They told me how this training had changed the lives of many young people like me.
I wanted to try my luck!
I really don’t regret it!
Not only have I learned a trade
but it's actually my whole life vision that has changed.
Ah Pierre!
Football has never been an option for me really!
I have always wanted to become an engineer.
It seems that from my very childhood
this word has been acting on me like a magical formula.
- I have a feeling I’m gonna trash you today!
- So tell me! How is it being the only girl in your class?
- It’s been fine!
Males in class have been supportive.
I’m enjoying all of the practical classes.
So far, I’m enjoying myself!
- So you’re getting a lot of experience from there ?
- I’ve been enjoying myself, I’m interested.
- That’s good!
When you’re a little girl and you declare everywhere around you
that your goal in life is to become an engineer, it’s not always easy!
Some people still believe that females belong in a kitchen, you know!
Fortunately, I’ve always been very well surrounded.
My family and my friends have always pushed me.
It’s important that your relatives understand your dreams and support you.
That’s what we need to do for each other!
Listening to your story reminds me how important ambition is.
But all along my path, I’ve realized that to succeed, we all also need help at times.
I had the chance to meet people who truly changed my life.
It’s my turn to tell you that story.