Clean Energy Internships 2019
A program for university and vocational students to gain experience working at clean energy companies in Cambodia.
Applications for 2019 have now closed. If you are interested in future internships, please subscribe to our mailing list!
Applications for 2019 have now closed. If you are interested in future internships, please subscribe to our mailing list!
What is the Internship Program?
The internship program is designed to provide employment pathways in clean energy for students entering their final year of university, and to support clean energy companies with identifying future employees.
The program will strengthen the students' professional and technical skills so that they are
ready and qualified for their job.
The program will strengthen the students' professional and technical skills so that they are
ready and qualified for their job.
Why participate?
University & Vocational Students
- Be part of a great group of students and alumni working at clean energy companies
- 1 week job readiness training
- Mentoring support during the internship
- $100 allowance to support you while you an intern
- Pathway to employment in a clean energy company
- Opportunity to work in a company helping improve the environment
Clean Energy Companies
- Recruitment from a range of universities and technical institution in Cambodia
- Students are supported with job-readiness training and monthly mentoring and support
- Students are provided with some technical training
- Students have time to support your projects
- Help develop a pipeline of potential employees
- Engage with other clean energy companies through the program
- Support the next generation of Cambodians wanting to make a difference
if you would like to be part of our 2020 program.
Components of the Internship Program
Job Readiness Training
Job Readiness Training is designed to strengthen students soft skills, introduce the students to technical aspects of clean energy and improve their employability. EnergyLab has partnered with Engineers Without Borders (EWB) to provide four-days of work-readiness training and Sevea to provide two days of technical training. EWB's professional trainers will focus on soft skill development such as self-knowledge, communication skills, time management skills, confidence, motivation, team work and more. Sevea's training will provide students with site visits and exposure to different clean energy technologies.
Work Placement
The shortlisted applicants will be matched according to their skills and interests with the best partner company. The duration of the internship is three months, with monthly mentoring session run by our soft skills training partner EWB. The interns will receive $100 allowance per month (full-time).
Alumni Program
Interns who have finished their placements with the Clean Energy Internship Program will become part of the Engineers Without Borders alumni network. The EWB Alumni network is part of EWB's Professional Skills Development Program, and empowers candidates with valuable experiences to grow personally and professionally in the future. Alumni's will be able to participate in future trainings, events and competitions.
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"The interns were of great value for us as they joined the sales and installation teams on the field supporting them and assisting them in sales and installation. This gave them a great experience but gave us the extra man power along with inspiration for our sales staff as they normally don't have university level education."
Internship Process Timeline
1
Application Open for Companies
March-April
2
Applications Open for Students
3rd May - 2nd June
3
Applicants Shortlisted
5th June
4
Interview sessions
First weeks of June
5
Placements announced
19th June
6
Work Readiness Training run by EWB
July 15-19th
7
Technical Training provided by Sevea
July 19th & 20th
8
3-month Internships Begin
with Monthly Mentoring
with Monthly Mentoring
July 20th
9
Internships End
Mid-October
10
Final wrap-up for students and companies
October
Clean Energy Internship Companies
Clean Energy Internships For Business Students
Total Solar
Marker Researcher - Assist our business development manager; analyze potential sectors suitable for adopting solar, identify new and existing markets, and support the management team with strategic opportunities
Khmer Green Charcoal
Sales Representative - Identify and approach new potential customers for environmental friendly charcoal
The Blue Circle
Project Manager - Work in project management support as well as market research and system design
Sevea
National Junior Project Coordinator - Work with the whole team to support the development and implementation of project activities and deliver outstanding results and excellent services for our stakeholders. This will include field visits and follow up support.
Clean Energy Internships For Engineering and Science Students
SOGE
Electrical, Structural and Electronics Engineers (Multiple positions available) - Use your knowledge of solar system design to analyze solar systems and develop analysis, with potential field work
EcoSun
Technical Sales - Assist our Technicians, Sales Engineer and Manager on project implementation and solar/biomass stove sales, services and installations
NRG Solutions
Electrical Engineer - Work on designing and install of solar system, preparing proposal and technical issues
Comin Khmere
Solar Design Engineer - Work on solar system design, field work for solar system installation and translation and research
ATS
Electrical Engineer or Environmental Scientist - Work on ATS' Energy Efficiency Lab concept, learn about our Energy Monitoring System, make data analysis and work on reports
Thank you to our Supporters
The Clean Energy Internships are made possible by the generous support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung and the Australian Embassy.
"And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings."
Meister Eckhart