Program Details
During the training sessions, fellows are given the chance to network with one another as well as meet sustainability leaders from participating companies.
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Over the course of 10-12 weeks, the Climate Corps fellows work with their company to identify, analyze or implement energy efficiency solutions and share those results with EDF in the form of a written report and financial model.
MBA fellows hail from top business schools, including those at The University of Michigan, MIT, Stanford University and Yale University. Applicants for the 2010 Climate Corps class came from a wide range of top business schools. MBA fellows are chosen for their ability to do technical and financial analyses, manage projects and help facilitate organizational change.
EDF Climate Corps fellows are not expected to have a background in energy efficiency, though experience in this field does help.
Program timeline
Sept.-Dec. 2010
On-campus recruiting events, Net Impact Conference and conferences around the country. Also, talk to Climate Corps past participants at your university.
Nov. 1, 2010
The 2011 Climate Corps application is available.
| Early Decision Deadlines | Regular Decision Deadlines |
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Dec. 23, 2010 Jan. 11, 2011 Jan.-Feb. 2011 March 15, 2011 |
Feb. 17, 2011 March 18, 2011 March-April 2011 April 29, 2011 |
Final steps
April 29, 2011
All 2011 Climate Corps fellows confirmed
May 2011
EDF Climate Corps training
June-Aug. 2011
Fellowships last a minimum of 10 weeks. The exact number of weeks will depend on the individual fellow's school schedule and the host company's preference.
Aug. 2011
Fellows make final presentations to their host companies and prepare final reports for EDF.
Aug.-Sept. 2011
EDF reviews and aggregates results from each fellow. The aggregate results of this program will be made public in order to maximize both environmental and business benefits. However, EDF will not refer to any company's program or results publicly without prior written approval.
After the fellowship
EDF's objective is to demonstrate that energy efficiency saves energy and therefore saves companies money. EDF staff will follow-up with the host companies to find out whether identified measures are implemented and the resulting energy savings six months, 12 months and 24 months after the fellowship is complete.
How to apply: Early decision
Due Jan. 11, 2011
Early decision applicants will be matched with our early decision confirmed companies. We expect to confirm 20-30 companies in round 1. The list of companies will be made available prior to the interview period. If an early decision applicant declines an offer received during early decision, she/he will be removed from the applicant pool. If an early decision applicant gives an interview, but does not receive an offer, her/his application will be consider with regular decision companies.
Early decision companies confirm their participation by the end of 2010. The benefit of applying in the early decision period is that there is a smaller applicant pool to compete with, and many of the companies that confirm participation early have participated in prior years.
How to apply: Regular decision
Due Feb. 17, 2011
Regular decision applicants will be matched with companies as they confirm their participation. A full list of host companies may not be available at the time you interview, however we will discuss companies in the pipeline and your preferences.
Regular decision companies confirm their participation in March. We plan to have all host companies confirmed when the interview period starts, however some companies may sign up in March and will be matched in late March.
Interviewing and matching process
Screening: Applications are screening for a combination of the following qualifications:
- Communications
- Consulting experience
- Demonstrated passion for the environment
- Energy efficiency experience
- Entrepreneurial/self-starter
- Financial analysis
- Marketing
- Project management
- Technical/engineering
Interviewing: EDF conducts interviews in person and via videoconferencing where possible. Candidates are invited to interview at local EDF offices or through on-campus recruiting facilities.
The interview consists of general questions and case studies, followed by a conversation about geographic and industry preferences.
Matching: While applicants cannot apply for a specific company, EDF will share confirmed companies during the interview. We will have a candid conversation about applicants’ relevant experience, host company needs and applicant preferences in order to make the best match.
In some cases, applicants may be asked to accept or reject the fellowship offer before knowing specific company placement.
Reference check: References provided are checked prior to making an offer to a candidate.
Offer letter: Candidates are given 14 days to accept the offer from Climate Corps.
Stipend
Host companies will pay fellows the full summer stipend as well as reimburse the cost of travel and lodging to the training. The summer 2011 stipend will be $1,250 per week.
Read about our selection criteria »
Posted: 08-Oct-2009; Updated: 09-Sep-2009
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