Paid Employment, Training & Internships
Clean Leadership Summer Internship program
Clean Leadership Summer Internships
Why become a Clean Leader?
Youth ages 15-30 can get paid hands-on work experience through the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program. Become a Clean Leader and build your confidence through our professional development opportunities and acquire skills for life-long learning. The clean economy is growing—become an intern today and a leader of the clean economy tomorrow.
Networking opportunities
Take part in discussion groups with other interns and employers plus showcase your work at the end of summer.
Paid, meaningful work experience
Gain practical work experience that will build your confidence and skillset for work in the clean economy.
Professional development
Attend professional development sessions with subject matter experts.
Mentorship
Learn first-hand from industry professionals and have strategic career-focused discussions.
Inclusive workforce
Clean works to develop the clean economy workforce and support employment equity. To do this, we work with host employers to bring equitable internship opportunities to underrepresented youth including Indigenous, Black and African Nova Scotian youth.
Indigenous Internship Opportunities
Employment opportunities for youth who self-identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit, preparing them to become leaders in their community and stewards of the environment.
Black & African Nova Scotian Internship Opportunities
Employment Opportunities for youth who self-identify as Black, African Nova Scotian or an individuals of African descent, providing participants with career connections and professional training in the clean economy.
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“From networking to career develop, I feel as if the Clean Foundation provides a very professional environment for kinds of experiences and backgrounds. As a First Nations individual from Membertou, the cultural diversity and appropriate representation of BIPOC to this level, I have not experienced anywhere else.”
“The Clean Leadership Program has helped me figure out that this field of work is what I am truly passionate about. I worked for a fantastic company, and I hope Clean can help other future employees the way they helped me.”
“If you are considering applying to an internship position with Clean, do it! It is not just a summer job, but an opportunity to improve yourself for your future.”
Your summer as a Clean Leader:
Get networking
May
- Attend the Clean Leadership Conference for 2 and a half days of networking and professional development.
Start your internship
May & June
- 15-week interns begin their placements in May.
- 9-week interns begin their placements in June.
Meet your mentor
All summer long
- Receive career guidance from an industry professional through the Clean Leadership Mentorship Program.
Clean checks in
July and August
- The Workforce Development team at Clean will organize virtual or in-person check-ins with you and your workplace to ensure you’re getting a great experience.
Showcase your summer
Late August
- Wrap up your summer with fellow Clean Leaders at the Summer Showcase where you’ll hear about everyone’s summer projects.
Contact us
To learn more about the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program, email:
Clean Leadership Summer Internship program is supported by:
