Prospective Employers

Help grow Minnesota’s building performance workforce and add technicians or crew members to your team!

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Get paid to host an intern 

As interns complete a paid building science training pilot through the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Interns will have prior training in building science and can work flexible hours on job sites or in your company shop. Throughout their training, they will work toward industry-recognized credentials (i.e., OSHA 10, EPA 608).  

Why host an intern?

Salary, benefits, and insured workers’ compensation will be provided by another company on your behalf. Depending on the organization, they may be able to support your company by having the intern on their payroll. 

Option to Hire

Have the option to hire the intern full-time after their training 

Flexible Scheduling

Add to the capacity of your team with flexible hours on the job or in the shop 

Peer Network

Join a cohort of contractors to connect on training and retention 

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How do you qualify?

To host an intern, you must: 

  • Be able to host them for at least 4 weeks 
  • Have a crew lead or technician that can provide on-the-job training to the intern 
  • Have an interest and commitment to training the next generation of building science professionals 
  • Priority will be given to WAP agencies and contractors already serving the network, but all interested contractors will be considered and are encouraged to contact us.

To learn more about hosting an intern, contact us: info@mnhet.org