New certification system gives internships a sustainability label

Companies wanting to offer internships to EPFL Master's students can apply for a new sustainability certification to demonstrate that the goals of their internship or the technology being developed are environmentally friendly. The environmental impact of human activities must be reduced if we want to preserve our planet. Climate change has become a growing concern for people around the world - including many students at EPFL. To help promote sustainability, the School has introduced a new certification system for Master's internships that indicates which opportunities adhere to strict sustainability standards. All EPFL Master's students must complete an internship of between two and six months depending on their field of study. This requirement was introduced ten years ago to help students acquire professional skills in addition to the theory and hands-on experience they get at the School. EPFL has set up a dedicated website where hundreds of businesses post internship opportunities every year; last year more than 1,100 companies posted around 3,000 internships, and 1,285 students made the most of them.