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Kids and Environmental EducationGovernor's Environmental CorpsSummer Internship Program
Program SummaryThe Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is sponsoring the 18th annual Governor’s Environmental Corps (GEC) summer internship program, which will continue to be privately funded by Illinois corporations. We are searching for students with a background in biological sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, engineering, pre-law, and communications who are looking for a unique and comprehensive summer internship experience. During the course of the nine week program as many as twenty-four (24) participants will work in specific areas of the Illinois EPA such as: Air, Land, and Water Pollution Control, Public Water Supplies, Laboratories, Legal Counsel, or Community Relations. Examples of Program Positions AvailableField office sampling and inspections (air, land, and water pollution), laboratory analysis, waste water, drinking water, groundwater, air quality, solid or hazardous waste, remedial projects management, legal counsel and community relations. Additional TrainingFor students primarily in the Springfield area, there will be the opportunity for additional training and field trips. Examples include: tours of a landfill, a wastewater or drinking water treatment plant, and industrial facilities. Students in Illinois EPA’s regional offices will spend the majority of their normal working hours in the field visiting many of these same types of facilities. How to ApplyThe application period for this year's Governor’s Environmental Corps (GEC) summer internship program has ended. Please check back in January for the next opportunity to apply. |
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