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CCSE Interns Deja Malone-Persh |
CCSE Interns are getting hands-on experience preparing for the future of sustainability. Currently assisting with the demands of marketing, as well as climate change and energy efficiency programs, they’re volunteering their time for the important sustainable energy mission. CCSE’s talented and hardworking interns are not only very appreciated, but also are sowing the seeds for sustainable growth in the green jobs industry. The intern program is a win-win scenario. It enables students to work on specific projects in their areas of interest, while fulfilling CCSE’s goal of developing youth education and work experience programs in the growing green jobs market. The interns are getting a step ahead in their prospective fields, learning and gaining experience in a fast paced environment, while helping CCSE secure the future of the green jobs industry!
CCSE intern, Chris Palis is a master's student in environmental studies at York University in Toronto. His area of concentration is renewable energy incentives for sustainable business.
Barret Dunn and Daniela Aguiar de Cuhna are gaining experience performing marketing and outreach tasks, including writing and tracking advertising and public relations. Barret, a journalism/media studies major, is in his last semester at San Diego State University and Daniela, an international student from Brazil , has just graduated from UCSD’s business management program with an emphasis in marketing. Jennifer Dredla and Deja Malone-Persha are High Tech High interns assisting with the climate change program. They provide support to the climate change program manager by compiling and analyzing education and outreach data.
“Interning here at CCSE has really given me hands on experience and opened my eyes to a lot of new ideas. I have really enjoyed the amount of responsibility and work I have been given, I feel like an actual member of the team.
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CCSE Interns from Left to Right: Daniela Aguiar do Cuhna, Barrett Dunn and Chris Palis |
This internship has exceeded my expectations, not only have I been given the opportunity to improve my writing, but my outlook toward the environment has completely evolved. I have really enjoyed broadening my knowledge of energy topics and the effects of various energy sources through the various articles I have written for CCSE. Overall this internship was awesome and I look forward to doing more work with CCSE in the future!”
-Barrett Dunn, Marketing Intern
If you want to get involved with an eco-friendly cause, CCSE is always looking for available volunteers and interns to assist with our programs’ events and projects. If you are interested in volunteering or interning, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and include information about your availability, interests, skills and experience.







