The document outlines MassCEC's clean energy workforce development programs, including an internship program that has placed over 1,925 interns at 315 companies since 2011. It provides details on the internship program logistics and successes, as well as programs for job seekers, a symposium for students, and workforce development initiatives like helping women and high school students pursue clean energy careers. MassCEC aims to connect students, job seekers, and employers in the clean energy sector through these various programs.

1. Andrew Chabot
Program Manager - Workforce Development
achabot@masscec.com
www.masscec.com/intern
www.masscec.com/jobs
www.masscec.com/resumes
MassCEC Clean
Energy Group
@MassCEC

2. Workforce
Development
On-the-Job
Training
(Internship
Program)
Pathways
Out of
Poverty
Workforce
Capacity
Building
Job/Resume
Board
College
Symposium

3. Successes to Date
• NaNonally recognized award-winning
program (IREC/CESA)
• Placed over 1,925 interns at more than
315 companies since 2011
• 275+ students have gained full or part-
Nme employment at host companies
• Record number 218 companies, 1376
students applied for Summer 2016 session
• Overwhelming parGcipant saGsfacGon
with the program to-date
Clean Energy Internship Program
Paid internship opportuni/es for college students at Massachuse5s-based
clean energy companies
Program LogisGcs
• 3 sessions offered per year. Spring 2017
session runs from Jan. 1st – May 15th.
• Companies may take up to 3 interns per
session (one from a community college)
• Students work at a host company for up
to 12 weeks
• Students and Employers apply via
www.masscec.com/intern
• Employers find and reach out to students
in our database directly
• Employers seek reimbursement from
MassCEC at the conclusion of the
session. $2,800/intern (spring/fall)
$5,600/intern (summer)

4. 96% of employers felt their intern(s) met the job
requirements and tasks stated in their job
descripGons.
95% of employers would consider hiring their
intern(s) aXer compleGon of the internship program.
98% of employers were saGsfied with MassCEC
internship program.
“The MA Clean Energy Internship Program helped us by
allowing us to find a great intern who is now coming on as a
full Gme hire.”
“Interns have shown themselves
capable and help manage some
important tasks that would
otherwise have to be performed by
the company's full Gme employees”
“The MA Clean Energy Internship Program is extraordinary -- it
would be far more difficult to idenGfy and enlist talent without
it. I can see the fruits of the program around me here where I
sit at Greentown Labs, where I can see interns gaining
experience at mulGple companies and in some cases entering
full-Gme roles at them.”
“We have been able to get some solid work accomplished with the help of
interns. This is very helpful as we are a small organizaGon and having
people excited to learn new things and work on projects has been a great
benefit.”

5. ParNcipaNng Clean Energy Internship Host Employers

6. 61%
31%
5%
3%
1 to 9 10 to 49 50 to 99 100+
FY16 Internship Host Employers by Number of Employees
• Most employers are small
• Most are in the Boston or
Worcester area
• Most have their interns
work on high priority
tasks
• Wide variety of job types
represented

7. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Carbon Trading
Demand Response
Geothermal
AlternaNve TransportaNon
Biomass
Biofuel
Fuel Cell
Hydro
ConservaNon
Water
Smart Grid
Other
Green Building
Wind
Services/Support
Energy Efficiency
Solar
FY16 Internship Host Employers by Sector

8. Intern Applicants and ParNcipants
What You Need To Know:

9. 1357
165
641
106
524
76
810
150
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1300
1400
Applicants ParNcipants
Engineering Business Natural Science Other
FY16 Internship Applicants (n=3332) vs. ParNcipants (n=497) - Intern Majors

10. FY16 Internship ParNcipants (n=497) - Undergraduate vs. Graduate
42 43
68
153
0
100
200
300
400
500
Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 FY16 Total
Undergraduate Graduate

11. 86 77
171
334
24 33
77
134
7 4
18
29
0
100
200
300
400
500
Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Summer 2016 FY16 Total
Private Public Community College
FY16 Internship ParNcipants (n=497) - Academic Background

12. Employer Internship Search Tool
• Get specific
• Only currently
available
students shown
• Database
refreshed every
session
• Search recent
graduates and
use for
permanent
hires

13. I’m not interested in hosNng an intern.
I really need someone full-Nme,
and I need them right now.

14. Jobs Board and Resume Board
• 100% free
• Most
viewed
page on
our
website
• AutomaNc
deleNon
of posts
aier 60
days if not
refreshed
• Unlimited
posNng

15. • Very high numbers of individuals
with Bachelors and Masters degrees
• Recent graduates, career changers
• Growing pool of very experienced
individuals relocaNng from out of
state
• No sector preferences – will work on
any technology
• AdministraNve, Analyst, Business,
and Engineering roles most sought
• 93% (n=175) are able to work full-
Nme
• 90% (n=168) are able to work in the
Boston area
• 38% (n=71) are able to work in the
Worcester area
Resume Board Candidates (n=188) – 9/28/16 Demographic Data
51%
40%
3%
4% 2%
Highest Degree Obtained
Bachelors Postgraduate Associates
CerNficate Not Specified

16. Learn and Earn
• Work-Preparedness Curriculum
• Academic and Career Alignment
• CompensaNon (Summer and Year Round)
• LocaNon (High School and Field Trips)
• Excellent way for employers to recruit for
those looking for work post-graduaNon
Prepares high school students for clean energy careers
and higher educa/on

17. Clean Energy Symposium 2016
• Over 175 students expected to be in anendance from a
wide variety of universiNes
• Clean energy intern/career fair to commence in the
aiernoon – find your interns!
• Panel discussion topics: Water InnovaNon, Solar
(Photovoltaics) and Energy Storage
• 2016 symposium agenda currently being finalized
Clean energy panel discussions and student networking held at Boston
University – December 2nd

18. Successful Women in Clean Energy (SWICE)
• Curriculum addresses work ethics, work habits, team building, self-esteem, communicaNon
skills with gender focus, conflict resoluNon interviewing, strategies for surviving in a male
dominated sector, proper work aqre and responsibiliNes of an employee.
• College preparedness curriculum addresses pathways to move through the clean energy
pipeline and financial literacy curriculum addresses budgeNng and soluNons for achieving
economic sustainability.
• Assessment tools are used in workforce programs for selecNng candidates that meet
program criteria and elements (e.g., ACT – WorkKeys).
• Recruit a candidate to work for you for up to 6 months and be reimbursed by MassCEC up to
$17/hr.
Work-preparedness curriculum that addresses skills needed to gain
entry-level employment in the clean energy industry

19. Andrew Chabot
Program Manager - Workforce Development
achabot@masscec.com
www.masscec.com/intern
www.masscec.com/jobs
www.masscec.com/resumes
MassCEC Clean
Energy Group
@MassCEC