Together, we are building a smarter energy future.
The AEM Movement brings together students, schools, utilities, businesses, and communities through the Student Energy Manager (SEM) Advocate internship to help buildings reduce energy waste, lower costs, and build a workforce ready to lead.
Practical work. Real skills. Community impact.
This work is designed to reduce wasted energy, build student capability, and help communities move forward through practical action.
Reduce energy waste
Support buildings and organizations with clearer next steps that help reduce wasted energy and improve day-to-day performance.
Build student leaders
The Student Energy Manager (SEM) Advocate internship gives students hands-on experience in communication, teamwork, responsibility, and professional growth.
Support local progress
The model brings together schools, utilities, businesses, and community partners around practical sustainability and workforce development.
A student-powered model with practical value.
The AEM Movement is built to connect education with real-world outcomes in a way communities can understand and support.
Student-powered
Students are not just observers. They are active participants building skills through meaningful work.
Community-wide
The model works across schools, utilities, businesses, and local partners instead of keeping efforts in silos.
Results-focused
The work is grounded in reducing waste, improving communication, and helping organizations move forward.
A Week in the Life of a Student Energy Manager (SEM) Advocate
A typical SEM week blends virtual teamwork with purposeful in-person sessions. Students conduct outreach, gather building information, support follow-up, and help move projects forward.
They learn how to communicate clearly, stay organized, and work with mentors and community partners while helping buildings in reducing energy waste.
Connect
Students practice outreach, relationship building, follow-up, and professional communication with guidance from mentors and team leaders.
Learn
They gather information, work through real assignments, collaborate with the team, and build confidence through hands-on experience.
Move projects forward
By week’s end, students are helping reduce barriers, support next steps, and contribute to real progress while developing workforce skills that matter.
Questions? Interested in learning more?
Reach out to learn more about the SEM Advocate internship, student opportunities, or how this model can support your school or community.
- For students: Learn about the internship and how to get involved.
- For families and schools: Ask questions about the program and what participation looks like.
- For community partners: Explore ways to support students and help buildings reduce energy waste.
Support email: SEMinfo@newenergytech.net
Interested in becoming an SEM Advocate?
Complete the online application here.