New York State Clean Energy Internship Program Intern Application Form

Are you looking to learn more about clean energy and explore a career in this growing industry? The New York State Clean Energy Internship program will connect qualifying students with opportunities for hands-on experience in companies with green missions that could range from alternative transportation to wind energy.

You may qualify for this program if you are a student attending or having attended a college or university in New York within the last calendar year, a New York State resident attending or having attended a college or university outside of New York State within the last calendar year, and/or an 16-24 year old currently enrolled in a work preparedness training program such as BOCES, technical high schools, AmeriCorps NCC, the Excelsior Conservation AmeriCorps, etc.

You should be sure to have all required information before completing this application, including the required document uploads. You will not be able to save partially completed applications.

You will receive a tracking number and confirmation on your screen to print or save after you have submitted the application. Please save this number.

If you have questions, contact CleanEnergyInternship@nyserda.ny.gov.

Please note: Partially completed information cannot be saved, be sure to have all details with you before beginning the form. For the best form completion experience, use the Google Chrome browser.

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Applicant Information

Address

Address 2

City

State

State Zip/Postal Code

Phone

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States during the internship session?

Yes

Indicate which best describes you

I am a current student at a college or university in New York State.

I graduated from a college or university in New York State within the last calendar year.

I am a New York State resident who is currently studying at a college or university outside of New York State.

I am a New York State resident who graduated from a college or university outside of New York State within the last calendar year.

I am 16-24 years old and currently enrolled in a work preparedness training program such as BOCES, a technical high school, AmeriCorps NCC, the Excelsior Conservation AmeriCorps, or another similar institution.

I am a military veteran.

None of the above

If you do not fit into one of the above categories, but you would like to be considered for participation in the program as a member of a priority population, please provide justification and the name of the business that is interested in hiring you. Priority populations include, but are not limited to, individuals with disabilities, low-income individuals at or below 60% of State median income, unemployed power plant workers, previously incarcerated individuals, and individuals residing in Potential Environmental Justice Areas as defined by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (see https://www.dec.ny.gov/public/911.html ), and residents of disadvantaged communities (see www.nyserda.ny.gov/ny/disadvantaged-communities for a map of New York State’s interim definition of disadvantaged communities).

Most Recent Educational Institution

Indicate when you are interested in internship opportunities (select all that apply):

Spring

Summer

Fall

How did you hear about the New York State Clean Energy Internship Program?

Other - Please specify

On a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 meaning Not at all familiar and 5 meaning Extremely familiar, how familiar are you with careers in the clean energy industry?

What are you hoping to learn or gain from a clean energy internship? Please check all that apply.

Academic learning

Career development (i.e. information about the clean energy field and career paths, networking)

Personal development and growth (i.e. 'soft skills' like speaking in front of groups)

Skill development

Other

Employment Area(s) of Interest

Alternative Transportation

Energy Efficiency

Grid Modernization and Energy Storage

Renewable Electric Power Generation

Renewable Fuels

Alternative Transportation: including electric; hybrid; plug-in hybrid and fuel cell/hydrogen vehicles; battery storage; as well as natural gas and other alternative fuel buses;
Energy Efficiency: including lighting; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; air source heat pumps; advanced building materials; insulation and air sealing and; other high efficiency product and services;
Grid Modernization and Energy Storage: including smart grid; microgrid; demand response management and; grid storage;
Renewable Electric Power Generation: including solar; wind; geothermal; low-impact hydropower and; other renewable generation technologies;
Renewable Fuels: including biofuels such as wood pellets and ethanol.

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Transcript (official or unofficial)

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Transcript must include applicant name, school name, and semester dates. If all of these items are not shown on the transcript, the application will be rejected as incomplete. If applying as a military veteran or a member of a priority population, upload documentation verifying your eligibility for the applicable category in lieu of a transcript.

Documentation of New York State residency

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Acceptable documentation includes driver’s license, cell phone bill, lease agreement, or evidence of mail sent to you at a New York State address. Please black out ID numbers and/or account numbers before submitting these items.

Certification

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I, the Applicant, certify that the information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submission of these materials in no way guarantees an internship and that this is not an application for an internship at NYSERDA directly. I authorize NYSERDA to verify my eligibility for this program by reviewing the eligibility documents I have provided, including my resume, cover letter, transcripts, and supporting documents. I understand that prospective employers may request additional information such as my eligibility to work in the United States. By checking this box, I authorize NYSERDA to contact me with additional internship opportunities including the next round of available internships. I authorize NYSERDA and entities doing business on NYSERDA’s behalf to add me to the mailing lists and to share my information with other New York State government entities. My information will not be shared outside of New York State government, and I reserve the right to unsubscribe at any time.

Tracking Number

You will be provided with a Tracking Number upon submission.