Clean Leadership Summer Internships

Clean Foundation partners with impact organizations to invest in training and employment for youth in the clean economy. Clean Leaders, are trained with the knowledge and aptitude to become environmental stewards in their communities while delivering meaningful environmental projects during their 9 or 15 week summer internship.  

The Indigenous stream employs youth who self-identify as Indigenous, preparing them to become professionals and leaders in their community and stewards of the environment.

The African Nova Scotian Internship stream employs youth who self-identify as Black, African Nova Scotian or an individual of African descent, providing participants with career connections and professional training.

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The Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program is a Nova Scotia-based program providing 15 – 30 year old’s with paid hands-on experience, mentorship and professional development training.  

Build your confidence and gain an enhanced appreciation for the environment and your community, acquiring essential skills for life-long learning. You will find internship projects available across Nova Scotia, focused on climate change mitigation, clean tech, waste management, food security, research, and more. The clean economy is growing, become an intern today and leader of the clean economy tomorrow.  

Clean Leadership program also provides:

• Specialized internship streams for Indigenous youth and youth who identify as Black, African Nova Scotian or a person of African descent.
• Professional Development Conference and training programs.
• End of summer showcase events.
• Mentorship program.
• Meaningful work experience.
• Experiential learning and networking opportunities.