Section 870-RICR-20-00-1.12 - Workforce DevelopmentA. Clean Energy Internship Program1. Intern eligibility: a. The following eligibility, at a minimum, shall be evaluated:(1) Students need to demonstrate that they are currently enrolled at a college or university located in Rhode Island or if the college or university is located outside of Rhode, can demonstrate proof of residency.(2) Students must have completed or will complete at least their freshman year of college (24 credits) the semester before the internship.(3) If a student attends a community college (or 2-year associate program) the student must have completed at least 24 credits.(4) Graduate students must be currently enrolled in a Master's Degree program.2. Internship Company eligibility: a. The following eligibility, at a minimum, shall be evaluated:(1) Must be registered to do business with the Rhode Island Secretary of State.(2) Can hire up to two interns per internship period.(3) Providing a meaningful internship with a clear job description.B. Training 1. RICC, in partnership with OER, may periodically design, market, and offer trainings to clean energy workers based on funding and need.870 R.I. Code R. 870-RICR-20-00-1.12
Adopted effective 2/21/2019