Clean Tech Internships

Overview of the Clean Tech Internships program:

The Clean Tech Internship Program, managed by Career Launcher and funded by Natural Resources Canada’s Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP – Green Jobs), helps Canadian employers grow their capacity in clean technology by offering financial support to hire youth interns for environmental and sustainability-focused roles. This national initiative provides wage subsidies of up to $32,000 per intern to eligible employers who hire recent post-secondary graduates in full-time, 6- to 12-month internships. These internships must be related to the clean growth economy, encompassing sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, environmental protection, and carbon reduction technologies. The program’s goal is twofold: to support employers working on clean tech solutions and to create meaningful work experiences for young Canadians (aged 30 and under) who are unemployed or underemployed. Through this initiative, interns can gain crucial skills and experience, while employers can expand their teams and accelerate green innovation. Employers are responsible for recruiting suitable candidates and must offer placements that support skill development, mentorship, and long-term career potential. The program is competitive and prioritizes placements that benefit equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women in STEM, and persons with disabilities.

Benefits of the Clean Tech Internships program:

• Wage subsidies of up to $32,000 per intern
• Financial support to hire recent graduates in clean technology roles
• Supports projects focused on climate change mitigation, clean energy, and environmental innovation
• Builds talent pipelines in green economy sectors
• Reduces hiring risk for small to medium-sized employers
• Promotes work-integrated learning and youth employment
• Offers additional support for employers hiring from underrepresented groups
• Encourages career development in clean tech industries for Canadian youth

Eligibility criteria of the Clean Tech Internships program:

• Employer Eligibility:
• Must be a Canadian company, non-profit, Indigenous organization, or academic institution
• Must be offering an internship related to clean technology or environmental sustainability
• Must be able to pay the intern and cover costs upfront (funds are reimbursed)
• Must not have previously received funding for the same intern
• Intern Eligibility:
• Must be 30 years old or younger at the start of the internship
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee
• Must be unemployed or underemployed
• Must not be full-time students during the internship
• Must not have previously participated in a Clean Tech Internship funded by this program
• Priority is given to:
• Women in STEM
• Indigenous youth
• Racialized youth
• Youth with disabilities
• LGBTQ2S+ youth
• Youth from rural or remote communities