LMIT and Haverhill Public Schools receive $400,000 grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to advance clean energy career pathways for high school

“LMIT has worked with high school educators and teams of high school students across the U.S. for more than 20 years. 19 high school teams have earned patents for their work. Our experience has taught us that the ability to find problems that matter and develop technical solutions to those problems will be an invaluable asset as students navigate future careers,” said Dr. Stephanie Couch, Executive Director of LMIT.

Students at Haverhill High School will benefit from clean energy curriculum integrated into environmental science and other core subjects, as well as field trips, an annual school-wide Clean Energy Invent-a-Thon and Career Expo, and paid internships offered by LMIT in collaboration with NEI. Through these internships, students will identify a clean energy-related need that resonates with them and their communities, and will receive support as they design a potential solution with real-world impact. This innovative approach also introduces students to small business development and the entrepreneurial ecosystem driving clean energy progress across the Greater Boston region.

“Through this program, our students gain exposure to the clean energy workforce while building the communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills that employers value most,” said Victoria Kelley, Supervisor of Career Technical Education (CTE) K–12 for Haverhill Public Schools. “They’ll see firsthand how innovation and collaboration drive change and how they can be part of shaping that future.”

This forward-thinking collaboration reflects a shared commitment by Haverhill High School, LMIT, and NEI to prepare students for emerging careers in clean energy, sustainability, and technology, while empowering them to envision and build a better future for their communities.