Clean Leadership Summer Internships

Apply to become a Clean Leader by April 2!
Apply now!

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 growingbecome an intern today and leader of the clean economy tomorrow.

Paid, meaningful work experience

Gain practical work experience that will build your confidence and skillset for work in the clean economy.

Networking opportunities

Take part in discussion groups with other interns and employers plus showcase your work at the end of summer.

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 Canadian 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 Canadian Internship Opportunities

Employment Opportunities for youth who self-identify as Black, African Canadian or an individuals of African descent, providing participants with career connections and professional training in the clean economy.

Become a Clean Leader!

Applications close 11:59 p.m. (AT) on April 2, 2024!

Please register as a Clean Leader before applying to jobs.

Become a Clean Leader

Jillian MacMillan

Interned at Southeast Environmental Association

The Clean Leadership Program is a great opportunity for people to get a start in their field of interest. It gives newcomers a chance to meet experts/organizations and make those important connections that will help them reach further milestones in their career.

Jillian McAuley

Interned at Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association

“The Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program gave me the opportunity to think more about my passions and how to reach my career goals.

Steven Edward

Interned at Environmental Coalition of PEI Ltd.

Clean gives young people the chance to believe that the job they want but doesn’t seem possible, is possible.

Your summer as a Clean Leader

Get networking

Get networking

May

  • Attend the Clean Leadership Conference for 2 and a half days of networking and professional development.
Start your internship

Start your internship

May

  • 15-week interns begin their placements in May.
Meet your mentor

Meet your mentor

All summer long

  • Receive career guidance from an industry professional through the Clean Leadership Mentorship Program.
Clean checks in

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

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.

Get in touch.

Have questions? If you’re interested in learning more about the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program, reach out to us. 

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