Clean Energy Internship Program for Employers
Clean Energy Internship Program for Employers supports Massachusetts companies with paid internships for students and recent graduates to build the clean energy and water innovation workforce.
Funder: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (Fall offer letters) | January 15, 2027 (Fall reimbursement) | February 3, 2027 (Spring offer letters) | June 18, 2027 (CIM offer letters)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,320 per intern for Fall/Spring; $8,640 for Summer or Construction, Installation, and Maintenance; reimbursement capped at $18/hour
Summary: Reimburses Massachusetts employers for paid internships that build the clean energy and water innovation workforce.
Key Information: Employers must pay wages and employment costs independently of MassCEC reimbursement; academic and government entities are ineligible.
Description
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) funds paid workplace internships at Massachusetts clean energy and water innovation companies. The program connects employers with students and recent graduates from colleges, vocational-technical high schools, and training or certification programs. Its goal is to build a robust, diverse, and equitable workforce supporting decarbonization strategies and climate solutions, while creating connections that can lead to full-time or part-time employment.
Employers receive reimbursement for eligible intern wages through spring, summer, and fall sessions, alongside year-round Construction, Installation, and Maintenance (CIM) placements. Workforce priorities include high-performance buildings, offshore wind, the net zero grid, and clean transportation. Reserved placements support Gateway City participants and CIM occupations.
