Clean Energy Internship Program for Employers
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's Clean Energy Internship Program helps employers hire and train students in clean energy fields, building a skilled workforce for the state's climate and decarbonization efforts.
Funder: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (Signed offer letter, Fall 2026) | January 15, 2027 (Reimbursement, Fall 2026) | June 18, 2027 (Signed offer letter, Construction/Installation/Maintenance)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,320/intern (Fall/Spring); up to $8,640/intern (Summer or Construction/Installation/Maintenance); $18/hr max reimbursement; 8–12 weeks (standard), 32 weeks (vocational/CIM).
Summary: Funds paid internships for students and recent graduates at MA clean energy companies to build the state’s skilled climate and decarbonization workforce.
Key Information: Funding is first-come, first-served; set-asides for Gateway Cities and construction/maintenance roles.
Description
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program, administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), supports employers in hiring paid interns from the state’s pool of students and recent graduates. The program aims to develop a diverse, skilled workforce aligned with Massachusetts’ clean energy and climate goals by subsidizing internships at eligible clean energy companies. Employers can access a streamlined online portal to post positions, review candidates, and receive reimbursement for intern wages, fostering career pathways and strengthening the local talent pipeline.
