Clean Foundation: Green Sector Youth Internships - Member's Statement

CLAUDIA CHENDER: Mr. Speaker, earlier this week my caucus introduced a Green Jobs Plan to start moving Nova Scotia towards a sustainable and forward-looking economy. This is the type of plan that would enhance and support work that's happening in our province already.

The Clean Foundation, located on Portland Street in Dartmouth, is a non-profit, independent voice for sustainability whose youth engagement and clean leadership program is working to keep and retain young people in Nova Scotia and get them working with government agencies and businesses that are committed to low-carbon growth and are champions of sustainability.

This could be internships in battery storage development, solar and other renewable programs on a small or large scale, or energy efficiency programs for homeowners. Honestly, Mr. Speaker, as we know the jobs and opportunities in the green sector keep multiplying. The internships for youth between the ages of 15 and 30 are a springboard for future career development and building a sustainable province.

I want to ask the House to join me in acknowledging and thanking all the folks at Clean Foundation for the vital work they are doing for Nova Scotia.