ETECH Internship Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Employment Duration: Internship Salary: Central Hudson Gas & Electric is a regulated transmission and distribution utility serving approximately 372,000 residential and business customer locations in eight counties of New York State's Mid-Hudson River Valley, and delivering electricity and natural gas in a 2,600 square-mile service territory that extends from the suburbs of metropolitan New York City north to the capital district at Albany. Description What is ETECH? The ETECH academy at Poughkeepsie High School was established to prepare high school students for skilled jobs in technology by partnering with Central Hudson and Dutchess Community College, to help guide and educate high school students who are pursuing careers in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, math). What does an ETECH Intern do? * During this internship, ETECH Students will gain valuable, real-life experience working side by side with professionals at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation a leader in the dynamic & rapidly evolving electric/natural gas utility industry. What does it take to be an ETECH Intern? * Qualified candidates must be currently enrolled in the ETECH Program at Poughkeepsie High School. * Qualified candidates must also be recommended for internship placement by Poughkeepsie ETECH Steering Committee. * Career interest in the utility industry is preferred. Applications will be accepted until November 27, 2019. Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the Search Career Opportunities button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR