EMPOWERING DIVERSITY IN CLEAN TECH (EDICT)
As we work to realize an equitable, decarbonized economy and ensure healthy outcomes for all communities, CELI is proud to partner with Elemental Excelerator to launch a new internship program to provide candidates from Black, Indigenous, Latinx and underrepresented backgrounds with a paid summer internship opportunity, a cohort community, and supplemental training, support, and access to networks in the clean energy and climate tech ecosystems.
This movement needs the diversity of thought and lived experience that only comes with opening its doors to groups that have traditionally been intentionally and unintentionally excluded. Diversity spurs innovation, leading to new ideas and markets, more equitable solutions, and greater accountability by customer segments.
At its core, Edict isn’t just a pronouncement of values. It’s a plan for action and change. And we’re taking the first step in establishing shared goals for a business-workforce partnership that centers the voices and experiences of students from diverse communities in our collective efforts to avert the climate crisis.
Join us today as we work towards an equitable, resilient, and decarbonized future and diversify the leadership of the clean energy economy.
EDICT SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Edict Summer Internship Program is designed to provide Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students with paid, full-time 10-week internship opportunities in the clean energy and climate tech sector with companies and organizations that are actively building a diverse team and an inclusive working environment.
Each intern will be paired with a host company and be a part of a cohort of young, diverse, emerging energy leaders. With training, mentorship, and career development, Edict matches interns and companies to drive diversity across the clean energy ecosystem.
KEY DATES
Monday, February 1: Applications Open for Interns
Monday, February 1: Rolling Applications for Companies begin. Participation will be capped at 20 total companies.
Monday, March 1: Internship Applications and Company Hosting Applications Close
Tuesday, March 30: Companies and Internship Matches Announced
Monday, June 7: Internship Orientation
Tuesday, June 8: Internship Begins
Friday, August 13: Internship Ends
Friday, August 20: Company Review and Closing Residency
Tuesday, August 31: Exit Interviews for Interns Completed
FOR HOST COMPANIES
Companies supporting the Edict Internship will be matched with a student based on desired skills, interests, and location. This year’s participating companies will be the first welcomed into Elemental Excelerator’s evolving Community of Practice, whose collective goal is to effectively address the climate crisis by embedding justice and equity in every level of their companies.
How will Edict support you?
Sourcing a diverse pool of high-quality interns; and screening, interviewing, and selecting the right candidates for your company
Providing guidance for companies on developing intern position descriptions and responsibilities
Providing guidance on best practices for onboarding and offboarding interns, preparing their scope of work, and creating equitable company practices and processes for inclusive environments
Hosting an orientation for companies and helping to facilitate connections amongst Internship Managers to share best practices
Tracking the program’s impact on intern and company
Supporting Internship Managers throughout the program
Providing intern cohort skill training and mentorship to ensure the best possible experience for both companies and interns.
FOR INTERNS
Apply for an Edict Internship at an organization focused on addressing the climate crisis. In addition to hands-on work experience in a NGO, startup, or business, interns will be a part of a peer network of mission-driven, emerging leaders. The internship includes:
10-week paid internship (June 7 - August 13)
Orientation to the clean energy and climate tech ecosystems and career opportunities in each
Group and individual mentorship and weekly check-ins with CELI’s Internship Program Manager
Clean energy 101 and energy-specific training and resources
Ongoing mentorship from BIPOC leaders in the clean energy space
Professional Development training including adaptive leadership, conflict management, personal narrative, public speaking, LinkedIn and resume support, writing, and more.
Access to CELI’s community of resources for ongoing training, education, recruiting, and professional opportunities.
