Co-op Student Programming

The Energy Access Internship Program is a remote international internship program that facilitates online co-op and field placements with AE4H partners worldwide. Students work remotely from their homes for AE4H employers abroad, in positions such as Hardware Engineering Intern, Strategic Communications Intern, Business Development Intern, and more.

WISE is grateful for the support of the Clean Technology Hub Nigeria, the International Support Network for African Development, Pamir Energy, Jaza Energy, Badakhshon Energy, and ENVenture – New Energy Nexus Uganda, who hosted students through the Energy Access Internship Program in 2021-2022.

STUDENTS

The seven amazing students who participated in the Energy Access Internship Program used their skills and hard work to create meaningful impact at AE4H institutions to promote access to energy.

Chawthri Kanagarasa, Physics
Yelda Safi, English Rhetoric and Communication
Ayesha Asim, Environment and Business
Sean Tang, Maths & Business Double Degree
Fibha Nazim, Master of Development Practice
Ahmad Danburam, Master of Development Practice
Aaesha Shehzad, Master of Arts in Global Governance

Student Testimonials

"As an intern for WISE's international partners in the renewable energy sector, my co-op term has been a very beneficial and inspiring experience. In the virtual work-from-home setting, I have the opportunity to collaborate with individuals across Central Asia on meaningful and impactful tasks for companies who are working to provide electricity and improve lives in the remote villages of Tajikistan and Afghanistan, most of whom are gaining access to electricity for the first time in history. This memorable experience introduced me to the field of sustainable energy, widening my career perspective and motivating me to pursue similar positions in the future."

-Yelda Safi

"This was my first international co-op term facilitated through WISE and it was an incredible learning experience. Not only did I get to learn more about sustainable energy and apply the skills I have developed through my undergrad, but I also got to learn more about energy initiatives in developing regions. Working with team members from different countries was really interesting as I got to learn about practices and policies that I was previously unfamiliar with."

-Ayesha Asim