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GreenTech High School Summer Internship Program 2025
About the Program
GreenTech High School Internship Program is a paid internship program offered by the Process Engineering Department of Memorial University with support from Industry Energy Technology -NL to help high school students explore exciting green and sustainable technology career pathways in Newfoundland and Labrador’s natural resource sectors. The program specially focused on empowering students from rural and remote communities, where mining, minerals, and energy are key economic drivers. Rural/out of town students will receive additional stipend to offset some of their cost of accommodation and transportation.
No experience? No problem! This program is your chance to gain hands-on STEM skills, connect with industry professionals, and discover how technology and sustainability intersect to shape the future.
Over four exciting weeks, students in Grades 11–12 will take part in a Work-Integrated Learning Program hosted at Memorial University. Through labs, site visits, and real-world projects, students will explore cutting-edge green technologies and environmental innovation.
Whether you are still exploring post-secondary options or want to better understand what a green tech career could look like—this program offers a unique opportunity to gain insight, skills, and confidence for your future.
Through this program, students gain:
- Hands-on experience with lab experiments in green chemistry, carbon capture, and sustainable processing
- Exposure to careers in clean energy, environmental engineering, and resource sustainability
- Real-world learning through industry site visits to local mining and processing facilities
- Project-based skills in problem solving, life cycle thinking, and teamwork
- Mentorship from university faculty, graduate students, and guest speakers
- Certification of Completion and awards for leadership, innovation, and creativity
Program Overview:
Week 1 – Green Processing & Life Cycle Thinking
Learn about green chemistry, sustainability goals, and perform life cycle assessments.
Week 2 – Mineral Processing & Industry Exposure I
Conduct metal recovery and electroplating experiments; tour a nickel hydromet facility.
Week 3 – Green Technology & Industry Exposure II
Explore carbon capture, biochar, biodiesel, and clean energy; visit a pyrophyllite plant.
Week 4 – Problem Solving & Final Presentations
Develop and pitch solutions to real-world environmental challenges in team projects.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for high school students in Grades 11–12 across Newfoundland and Labrador who are curious about:
- Sustainability and green innovation
- Science, technology, and engineering
- Real-world environmental problem-solving
No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and drive to make a difference!
Location:
Process Engineering
Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation,
Memorial University, St. John’s Campus
How to Apply:
Spots are limited! To apply visit [https://mun.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gkRpZxxtL3ZiBw] or
Questions? Contact us at [ engrProcess@mun.ca ].
Let’s build a cleaner, greener Newfoundland and Labrador—together.
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