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Generation Power Wage Subsidies Now Available!

From Indigenous Clean Energy: “Calling all Indigenous youth! Kickstart your career in clean energy today. ICE is excited to share that we have opened applications for Generation Power Wage Subsidies for Indigenous youth and clean energy employers. Starting May 2023, Indigenous youth participants will have the opportunity to participate in 4-12 month-long clean energy internships, … Continued

Take Part in the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2023!

From Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge: “The Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge is an international business plan pitching competition showcasing new business concepts and business models with a measurable positive environmental impact on the ocean. Key dates: Jan 16 – March 24: Registrations and business concept submissions April 4 – May 2: Business Plan submissions May 11 … Continued

Apply now: MTS (Marine Technology Society) Scholarships & EMERGE Program

From Marine Technology Society: “Each year MTS awards significant scholarship funding to senior high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are accepted into or enrolled in full-time marine-related programs (with a focus on marine technology, marine engineering, or marine science). Eligibility for Scholarships Applicant must be an MTS member (student memberships cost $25 per year). … Continued

Apply now: COVE Internships in the Sustainable Blue Economy!

The Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship has begun its 2023 internship programming for young professionals in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland! Gain valuable hands-on work experience in the Sustainable Blue Economy and in marine technology. The internships are all full-time paid positions for 16 week terms. Eligible applicants include actively enrolled post-secondary students from all … Continued

Apply now: Climate Fellowship with Inspiring Communities

Halifax, NS From Inspiring Communities: “Inspiring Communities is pleased to announce our call for applications for a Climate Fellow for 2023 is open.  We encourage expressions of interest from a passionate individual with a background in similar studies and/or a history of working in climate justice, to deepen their understanding of and research into an … Continued

Apply now: Indigenous Clean Energy 20/20 Catalysts Program

November 7, 2022 From Indigenous Clean Energy: “We are excited to share that we are currently accepting applications for the 2023 cohort of the 20/20 Catalysts Program! The 20/20 Catalysts Program is a hands-on program designed to support Indigenous communities embarking on clean energy projects.  Working collaboratively with the guidance of Indigenous leaders and clean … Continued

Youth on Board: Matt Lyon’s Career Path in Ocean Technology

Meet Matt Lyon, an ocean technologist currently based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Matt is currently working as a Marine Operations Manager at Sma’knis Maritime Safety and Security. He joined SOI’s Ocean Conservation Expedition as a Zodiac driver in September. “The expedition was incredible,” he said. “It was a lot of firsts for me. First whale sighting, first time seeing … Continued