Technical Trades Work and Learning Program for Students

While it is ultimately up to the employer to decide on who they would like to work with them in a given session, employer feedback has indicated that proactive and detail-oriented students overwhelmingly end up being the ones to receive internships through this program. It is suggested that you:

• Ensure the information you submit in your application is accurate and up to date. 
• Respond quickly to any communication received from interested employers, your co-op coordinator, or MassCEC staff.
• Learn more about the program and use the resources available to you on https://www.masscec.com/technical-trades-students
• Reach out to clean energy employers in your area to let them know about the internship program and also express your interest in interning for them over a session.

The Technical Trades Work and Learning program is set up so employers can review the database and hand-select the students whom they would like to interview. MassCEC is not involved with selecting interns for employers. This means that you will receive communication about your application only from an employer when an employer selects you for an interview. You will only receive communication from MassCEC in the event that further documentation is required to confirm your eligibility for participation in this program.

The final number of interns will be determined by successful matches between the Host Employers and applicants. Stipend subsidies for employers from MassCEC are available on a first-come, first-served basis until MassCEC has committed the funds allocated to the program. After total allocation of funds, employers may still access the database of candidates and offer paid or unpaid internships, at the employer’s discretion.

Students must provide all necessary documentation and meet all requirements as set out by their school in order to participate in this program via the school’s co-op program. Employers may require further documentation.

Interns will be hired and paid directly by the Host Employer. The pay rate should be established prior to accepting the internship offer. Employers are expected to pay their interns on a schedule that was previously explained and agreed to by the intern.  Please be aware that Host Employers may pay an intern more than the subsidy rate, however, MassCEC will only reimburse up to the full award amount.  Employers are not allowed to pay an intern less than $15 per hour. Please be sure you are aware of and agree to the terms of the internship before starting any work.