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About Global New Energy Academy (GNEA)

GNEA bridges education and industry to build practical EV and green-technology talent.

We support institutions, companies, and public stakeholders with training programs, curriculum development, and implementation support, so learners gain real skills and partners build long-term capacity.

Our approach focuses on clear outcomes, applied learning, and consistent delivery standards that make programs easier to launch, repeat, and scale across locations.

Who We Are

GNEA develops training pathways in electric vehicles (EV), sustainable technology, and workforce upskilling.

We work with education partners and industry stakeholders to design structured, modular curricula, support program deployment and instructor readiness, and align training with real-world skills and safety needs.

Our focus is simple: make EV training implementable, measurable, and trusted, so partners can deliver programs that learners complete and employers recognize.

Why Choose GNEA?

A choice that makes the difference.

Standardized Program Design

We help partners implement consistent learning outcomes, modular structures, and practical evaluation methods.

Implementation Support

Beyond content, we support delivery: instructor enablement, rollout planning, and partner coordination.

Workforce-Relevant EV Skills

Programs emphasize role-based skills—from EV fundamentals to batteries, diagnostics, and charging systems.

Global Collaboration Mindset

We build training ecosystems through collaboration with education stakeholders and industry partners across regions.

Our Core Values

Innovation

We modernize EV learning with practical methods, updated tools, and training content that evolves with real industry changes and needs.

Collaboration

We work across borders with schools, companies, and public stakeholders so programs fit local context and deliver results together.

Excellence

We design training with clear outcomes, consistent standards, and quality delivery so partners can scale programs confidently.

Sustainability

We build skills that support cleaner transportation, safer EV adoption, and long-term progress across the energy transition globally.

Empowerment

We enable learners and organizations with pathways, guidance, and capability-building that creates lasting workforce readiness.
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What Make Us Spcecial?

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Our Mission

Global New Energy Academy’s mission is to accelerate the transition to electric mobility and sustainable energy by delivering practical, industry-aligned training and education. Through partnerships with institutions, companies, and public stakeholders, we build structured programs that develop real skills, improve safety readiness, and support measurable learning outcomes for today’s workforce.
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Our Vision

Global New Energy Academy envisions a future where trusted EV and sustainable-technology education is accessible across regions and recognized by employers. By strengthening international cooperation and supporting partners with scalable training models, we aim to help learners build job-ready capability and enable cleaner, safer, and more resource-efficient industries worldwide.

Higher education institutions must do more than just react to present industry needs. They should proactively anticipate and shape the competencies of the future. This forward-thinking approach is essential for closing the education-innovation gap and equipping students to thrive an ever-evolving global landscape.

Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills, OECD

Meet Our Team and Advisors

Star Nie, Co-Founder & CEO
Star Nie
Co-founder & CEO of GNEA
Leads GNEA’s strategy, partnerships, and international program development across EV training and education initiatives.
Freddy Shen
Freddy Shen
Co-founder & CFO of GNEA
Oversees financial operations and supports scalable program execution across partners and regions.
Ozgun Deger Demirdes
NEV Project Manager
Supports EV program development and partner implementation, aligning training pathways with real-world workforce needs.
Zhang Rui
Founder and CEO of CarKet
Industry partner supporting EV ecosystem collaboration and practical industry alignment.
Jiun Ee Teoh
Industry Advisor
Advises on industry alignment and partner strategy to strengthen workforce relevance.
Alan Greenberg
Globalization and Education Strategy Expert
Advises on international education strategy and cross-border program development.
John Erwin
Curriculum and Education Expert
Supports curriculum structure, learning outcomes, and training design methodology.
Pete Bach
Curriculum and Education Expert
Supports program development and applied learning design for workforce readiness.

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