Internships
Our interns are “Creating a greener economy for Hawai`i Island and helping promote Hawai`i Island as the global model for sustainability.”
Internships are available in two key areas:
- Sustainable Living – interns accepted into the program learn about sustainable energy, agriculture, permaculture, off the grid living, rainwater harvesting, native plants and forest gardening. Everyone applies what they learn on sustainability projects on Hawaii Island.
- Sustainable Web Platforms – selected interns learn about sustainable web designs, platforms and web 2.0 social marketing for business. Interns will learn how to create revenue streams using the web as a platform while practicing what you learn make the program a valuable experience.
Green Collar Technology classes and workshops are held at its off the grid, camp-like setting in Mountain View, Hawai`i and at the Hawai`i Innovation Center at Hilo. The internship program is designed to provide students of all ages with an opportunity to learn about sustainability in the real world.
Select, qualified, applicants in need of tuition assistance are welcomed.
Special scholarship opportunities may exist. Apply Now
Green Collar interns work on specific client projects getting hands-on experience that can not be duplicated anywhere. We work and learn together in an environmentally-conscious and digitally-focused ethic. Together, we create value for business clients and government agencies. We harness the web to increase transparency and connections with buyers of products and services using the web as a tool and a platform. Together we become and teach others to become self-sustaining in Hawai`i. Apply Now
Goals of the Program
- Help students learn their own personal strengths.
- Help students become productive in a multidisciplinary team environments.
- Share sustainability practices in online and offline environments.
- Teach students how to provide value to clients through digital media services.
- Empower students in Hawai`i harness the web and increase their value to the Local, National and International business communities and government agencies.
Accepted applicants will receive experience and training in two critical areas;
Online Sustainability
- Digital design and arts
- Digital video for the web
- Website architectures and backend tools
- Interactive content creation work-flows
- Information, interaction and presentation design methodologies
- Web development, design and management
- Web marketing including the latest Web 2.0 tools and techniques
- Website administration, maintenance and project management
Offline Sustainability
- Alternative power generation and usage
- Soil preparation and food growth
- Permaculture and off-the-grid quality of life enhancements
- Rainwater Harvesting and water safety basics
- Native plants and invasive species identification
- Applying sustainability practices in the real world
Roles of Green Collar Technologies Faculty and Instructors
- Mentor and provide leadership in a safe, clean environments
- Teach and ensure educational goals are continually achieved
- Deliver, manage and report on the progress of student projects for all stakeholders
The goals of the Green Collar Technologies Student Intern Program
- Prepare interns for green jobs to build a greener economy on Hawai`i Island
- Provide pathways towards prosperity leveraging the latest technologies
- Provide paths towards professional certifications
- Provide the most inspired interns with tuition assistance for our classes
- Accelerate the opportunities for our most inspired students through employment assistance
- Increase the amount of qualified individuals working towards a greener economy on Hawai`i Island
Expectations of Interns
- Schedules are flexible but interns must show up on time and be prepared when required.
- Intern hours are determined once approval into the program is granted.
- Interns are expected to dedicate between 10 and 20 hours per week.
- Interns are expected to spend 50% of their time working on client projects and 50% on goal-based learning objectives.
Location
Green Collar Internships are offered at our off-the-grid, camp-like setting in Mountain View, Hawai`i with classes held at our classroom at the Hawai`i Innovation Center at Hilo. The internship program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about Web 2.0 and the social digital-media revolution in the context of improving our environment on Hawai`i Island.
Application Procedures Apply Now
All required documentation must be completed and postmarked at least one month before the program start date. All accepted interns are required to have a parent or guardian complete and sign a Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement. All applications must include the following:
- Completed application form
- At least one letter of recommendation from an educator (if undergraduate or recent grad)
- At least one letter of recommendation from a local business professional or community based organization
The Selection and Clearance Process
- All applications are reviewed for completeness and accuracy.
- Eligibility criterion are reviewed.
- Complete applications are then forwarded to Green Collar Technologies staff for review.
Accepted Applicants are sent notification via email no later than 30 days after application and all required materials have been received.
Eligibility :
The application process is open to anyone. Inspired, socially conscious and technically conscience, humans, robots and students in need of help are welcome to apply. Anyone interested in learning how to be sustainable using the web as a platform for future development are welcome to apply.
General Information :
Interns are expected to work between 10 and 20 hours a week during an 8 to 12 week internship period. Internships are offered during the Summer, Winter and Spring semesters. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between Green Collar Technologies and the intern’s College or University.
Important Dates and Application Deadlines :
Summer-Fall Internship (July 1st through September 30th) Applications accepted June 1st through June 15th (approved or denied by June 22nd)
Fall-Winter Internship (October 1st through December 10th) Applications accepted September 1st – September 15th (approved or denied by September 21st)
Winter-Spring Internship (January 25th through April 30th) Applications accepted January 1st – January 11th (approved or denied by January 18th)
Spring-Summer Internship (May 1st through June 30th) Applications accepted April 1st – April 15th (approved or denied by April 21st)
