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.
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.
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
May
- Attend the Clean Leadership Conference for 2 and a half days of networking and professional development.
Start your internship
May
- 15-week interns begin their placements in May.
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.
Clean Leaders in the media
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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