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Program Overview

Supporting Youth to Access Green Energy Opportunities

Student Energy will provide employers with wage subsidies and youth with training and wraparound service funds to promote engagement and create jobs in the clean energy sector. Full-time roles in Canada lasting at least six months promoting sustainability in the energy sector will be supported.

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"In a world that feels increasingly difficult to navigate for young people, green careers can allow you to be solutions-focused, values-aligned, and hope-centered."

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EMPLOYERS

Sustainably add new perspectives and capacity to your team today!

You can receive up to $21,500 covering wage and mandatory employment related costs for a new role on your team, and access a pool of youth applicants completing Student Energy training programs.
Apply to the program today to support hiring a youth (aged 18-30) to work in the Green Economy!
Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Organizations include:

  • Organizations in the natural resources sector
  • Legal entities incorporated or registered in Canada, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
  • Indigenous organizations (including Band Councils, Tribal Councils and self-government entities)
  • Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their departments and agencies

Eligible roles include:

  • Roles that protect the environment or are invested in delivering positive environmental outcomes.
  • Roles that offer youth full-time (minimum 30 hours per week, some exceptions may apply) quality employment or skills training opportunities for 6 to 12 months, starting in 2026

 

Curious if your role would be eligible? Contact Student Energy staff at [email protected]

YOUTH INTERNS

Get a role in the clean energy sector today!

Youth hired into roles through the Green Jobs Program will gain access to up to $1000 in funds to address barriers to their employment, and unlock new training opportunities to increase your employability!

Career pathway insights

Join our pool of applicants to get special access to job hunt resources today!

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Youth are:

  • Between 18 and 30 years of age
  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have refugee status
  • Available to work at least 30 hours per week (some exceptions apply)
  • Not planning to return to full time studies after their work placement

Whether you’ve already interviewed and received an offer of employment with a Green Jobs Approved employer, or you’re looking to be connected with new Green Jobs from across Canada, please complete our Youth Participant Application Form.

 

What are Green Jobs?

We support a diverse ecosystem of careers dedicated to a simple but powerful mission: a green job is a role that aims to protect the environment or that is interested in delivering positive environmental outcomes. From high-level engineering for solar and EV infrastructure to grassroots advocacy for energy sovereignty, our work bridges the gap between technical innovation and community impact. By empowering the next generation of Indigenous leaders, climate policy strategists, and sustainability researchers, we are building a resilient, low-carbon workforce focused on equitable environmental solutions.

Environmental Skills Roles
Example: Energy Analyst

Analyse energy usage and recommend green efficiency solutions

Also Includes:

  • Environmental Engineer
  • Climate Scientist
  • Ecologist
Environmentally Beneficial Roles
Example: Solar Technician

Installs and maintains solar energy systems for homes and businesses

Also Includes:

  • Wind Turbine Technician
  • EV Charging Specialist
  • Conservation Worker
Supporting Organizational Roles
Example: Energy Analyst

Develops and implements sustainability initiatives across organizations

Also Includes:

  • ESG Coordinator
  • Green Supply Chain Coordinator
  • Climate Action Engagement Coordinator

 

Wondering if your role would be eligible?
If you support energy development in Canada we want to hear from you!
Reach out at [email protected] today!

Recognition of Support

This project was funded by the Government of Canada through Natural Resources Canada’s Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) – Green Jobs.

Ce projet a été financé par le gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise du Programme de stages en sciences et technologie (PSST) – Emplois verts de Ressources naturelles Canada.