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Today is #NationalInternDay & in honor of that, we wanted to shout our three amazing summer interns: Juliette Michaels, Trek Salzer & Haydn Sage! We asked them what being an intern at Nautilus Solar means to them & what their future #career goals are. Let's hear from them: Juliette: "I’m so grateful to be spending my summer as a small part of a great team that has gone out of their way to make me feel included and supported. I’m constantly inspired by the people around me, and their commitment to making a measurable difference in the world. I’m very interested in the intersectionality of community solar as an industry; driving growth in #sustainability and financial accessibility efforts. I know that supporting a mission I believe in is a priority for me as I move forward in my career." Trek: "As an intern at Nautilus, I get to be part of an *energetic* (pun intended) group of people working hard to make #solar energy accessible for people across the country. Going forward, I am looking to build a career in the renewable energy industry and I want to contribute to the continued global energy transition." Haydn: "Being an intern at Nautilus this summer has allowed me to gain a deeper and more nuanced understanding of renewable energy. I am learning something new every day through the knowledge team and this experience has only deepened my passion for sustainability and renewable energy. After graduation I plan to pursue law school and I am particularly interested in environmental and patent law." Thanks, interns, for all your hard work and dedication.

"I realized that not everyone understands the urgency of sustainability and green energy. As crucial as it is to address climate change, it made me realize that we need more people to advocate for cleaner air, less pollution, and responsible resource management." Victor Medina is a CAPS alum and now a student at MIT, whose internship experience ignited his passion for renewable energy. In this student profile, Victor dives into his motivations for joining CAPS, the transformative moments during his internship, and how they shaped his career journey. Read his inspiring story here: https://buff.ly/464QxgI

Watch #Group 2 clearly explain the process of basic #solar connection. At #RETTI, we ensure the concept is learned whether you’re an engineer or not. It doesn’t just end here., after the training, these young people are matched with Solar companies for internship and job shadowing! That way the harness the skills they have learnt. The surprising thing we found is that most of our trained participants quickly start their own #solar businesses, as they are taught the core aspects of starting a Solar business.

Check out our talented class of summer interns! We love spotlighting our rising construction stars so expect to see more about each of them. From renewable energy to heavy civil projects, they're get valuable hands-on experience while being mentored by our expert teams. We know we're doing something right because many of our interns return year after year, and end up joining us full-time after graduating. This summer, 50% are returning from previous years! They are the future of our industry. Share a comment if you want to hear from them this week! #SafetyFirst #ConstructionCareers #MentorshipMatters #construction #constructionjobs

Middough interns are shaping the future! Learn more about how from Carlton Powell and other Middough interns and mentors in our latest blog post, here: https://ow.ly/x87K50QH8tB #iHeartEngineering #Eweek2024 #Eweek24 #WelcometotheFuture #FutureBuilders #ProblemSolversWanted #NationalEngineersWeek #EngineersWeek

We are delighted to welcome our summer interns to etasca. Throughout the Summer they will help develop our models, further our thought leadership and work on client-facing projects in various areas of energy and chemicals. We asked them for their insight into what challenges lie ahead for the industry. Gordon WS Yong is a chemical engineering graduate joining our team last week. “I find the challenge of decarbonising the aviation industry compelling. Aviation is responsible for approximately 800 million tons of CO2 per year, contributing to 2.5% of global CO2 emissions. Decarbonising aviation is particularly challenging due to aircraft designs optimised for energy-dense fossil kerosene, the low turnover of the aviation fleet and the existing infrastructure tailored to conventional fuel. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is an alternative fuel made from non-petroleum feedstocks that reduces emissions from air transport. It can be used interchangeably with conventional jet fuel, with current technology supporting up to a 50% blend without significant modifications to existing systems. Despite the need for more diverse production methods, Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA) dominate, making up about 85% of global SAF capacity. Meanwhile, e-SAF is gaining momentum with advancements in power-to-liquid technology. SAF can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional jet fuels but it comes at a cost. SAF can cost up to 700% more than fossil fuels creating a significant challenge. Scaling up production to meet future demand is estimated to require $1.45 trillion over the next 30 years. Despite this, the future of SAF looks promising. Over 60 airlines have pledged to use 10% SAF by 2030, and increasing government mandates globally, along with initiatives like the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), are promoting SAF adoption and carbon offsetting. etasca has been working on numerous SAF projects and I look forward to supporting them and their clients. I'm looking forward to joining the team and learning more!"

Today is #InternDay. We are excited to introduce Pacolet Milliken’s Summer Interns! Anna Hicks, ESG Intern, Politics and International Affairs and Economics Major, Furman University My favorite part of interning at Pacolet has been getting to learn from such experienced professionals in the investment and finance industry. Everyone at Pacolet is intentional and thoughtful with each decision they make, considering how their actions will affect the company, the community, and the environment. I have been very lucky to be able to learn from experiences and wisdom. The best learning experience has been traveling to Pacolet’s different subsidiary locations and getting to learn about the inner workings of each company. It has been so interesting to learn more about the renewable energy and power sectors and the challenges that each company faces. Dilan Patel, Commercial Real Estate Intern, Real Estate and Land Economics Masters, Texas A&M My favorite parts of interning at Pacolet Milliken are the people and experiences. Everyone is extremely willing to explain and dig into topics pertaining to the commercial real estate field. My best learning experience at Pacolet Milliken so far is having the opportunity to sit in on the Investor Committee Meeting. I learned about various projects and the underlying vetting process that goes into planning/making efficient dispositions and investments. Henry Wang, Power and Infrastructure Intern, Economics Major, NYU My favorite part of interning at Pacolet is the culture because everyone has been super kind and warm to me since day one, and that motivates me to come to the office every day (special shoutout to our Vice President Tyler, who will always patiently answer my questions). On top of that, really enjoy snacking during downtime! I really enjoyed learning about the renewable energy finance space from an insider’s perspective. The internship provides me unparalleled opportunities to access first-hand data and resources, receive mentorship, and learn from veterans in the space. It’s also very exciting when newspaper headlines - such as supply chain constraints in the solar industry, or a surge of power demand from data centers - is being discussed in meetings I attend.

Middough interns are shaping the future! Learn more about how from Sebastian DeWitt and other Middough interns and mentors in our latest blog post, here: https://ow.ly/OFvN50QGQC6. #iHeartEngineering #Eweek2024 #Eweek24 #WelcometotheFuture #FutureBuilders #ProblemSolversWanted #NationalEngineersWeek #EngineersWeek

Explore the transformative power of clean energy internships! Our new blog post highlights the contributions of interns at Green Century Capital Management. #CleanEnergyCareers #InternSuccess 

That's a wrap for this summer's Intern/E&P Connection Mixer events! We are prepping to bring back out Topic Series Events!! Here are a few key takeaways from this summer: - Bright Future: We met many bright young students ready to take on challenges, tackle fieldwork, solve problems, and wear many hats as they enter the workforce. - Company Presence: Companies should reevaluate their presence at schools. Focus on what's impactful, build relationships with schools and students, and provide more opportunities for industry exposure. - University Visits: Don't just settle for an hour-long company advertisement. Offer more substance and discussions that highlight the industry and various career paths. - Connecting with Interns: Our industry needs to improve efforts in connecting with the next generation and making them feel welcome. Even interns can feel isolated, and we need to address that. - Dinner Discussions: The dinners in Houston and OKC were the highlights. Extending our events to include dinner with interns allowed us to share invaluable stories, insights, and takeaways. We look forward to continuing to build the bridge between current professionals and the next generation! #futureofenergy #nextgeneration #petroleumengineers #oilgas #oilandgasindustry