Green Internships & Work Placements Programme

Internships and Placements

Green Internship & Work Placements

Are you looking to gain practical skills in a green job?
Our green internship and work placement programme can support you on a full sustainability learning journey to bridge the gap between education and employment.
Who is the programme for?

Young women* & non-binary people, 18-26 years old, pursuing a career in sustainability. You could be leaving school and want to get straight into work, or you have finished a further education course or degree and would like to get some valuable experience to enhance your CV.

Why should I take part?

You are looking to transition into the world of work and gain valuable work experience skills to aid you in your sustainability career path.

What’s it all about?

We will match you with a company focused in the sustainability space, for short to longer-term placements. During your placement, you will gain an understanding of the world of work and clarity on what type of career you might want in the future. You will also gain valuable skills to boost your employability through our Green Career masterclass programme.

How can you take part?

Sign up for our newsletter for more information, and contact us to express your interest.

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Previous placements

We have partnered with ERM, Vattenfall and Burges-Salmon again this year to place several young women in three – four week green internship or work placements. These enable you to gain valuable insights and skills into sustainability and green careers, setting you on a clear pathway to becoming sustainability changemakers.

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work placements

Testimonials

“This three-week work shadowing with Vattenfall Heat UK was invaluable for me. It was really inspiring to learn about a company that is genuinely invested in building a better future as well as meeting the hard-working team that is driving that journey. This experience has enabled me to learn a lot more about the energy sector and think about how I could approach this sector with a chemistry background in the future.” Iva, Vattenhall Intern. 
“I learnt more about careers in consultancy. I’m studying a degree in engineering but want to explore careers outside of engineering and consultancy was a nice experience to have. The work-life balance fostered at ERM really allowed me to explore my likes and interests in the company and be able to work on personal projects alongside the placement.” Lois, ERM Intern

Have you seen our Green Careers Programme?

Our Green Careers Programme is an inspiring, interactive course that explores green skills, careers and how to find one best suited to you. The programme gives you the opportunity to attend meet-ups, 1-1 coaching sessions, and masterclasses with sustainability professionals to learn about the different career options available to you.

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*We use an inclusive definition of “woman” and “female” and we welcome trans women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who are significantly female-identified.

What people say about our programmes...

“It was so inspiring to work with someone who had achieved so much in the exact field I would love to work in. I enjoyed that concrete advice was given but in a flexible way that allowed me to lead the discussion.”

Izzy, Catalyst Summit Alumni, 2023

“I loved working with my mentor. She helped me convert my dream into a tangible goal. I would say it was a great opportunity, loads of valuable resources and a brilliant mentor.“

Zhen, Catalyst Summit Alumni, 2023

“Before [Catalyst Summit] I felt very lost within sustainability, and through this, simply knowing that there are other women on the same path trying to navigate through the same problems is reassuring. The community aspects really support you through any worries or challenges you face.”

Anonymous, Catalyst Summit Alumni, 2023

© Catalyse Change 2024.

Catalyse Change CIC is a social enterprise working to inspire and empower young women for happy, healthy & green careers, communities, and the planet. The directors, Board, and mentors are all women working in sustainability, with a combined wide skill set and expertise, supported by an extensive network of other sustainability professionals who provide expertise and mentoring.

*We use an inclusive definition of “woman” and “female” and welcome trans women, genderqueer women & non-binary people.

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