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Multiplied impact through active knowledge and skill sharing

Localworks Foundation Internship Program | June - August 2026

Our internship program is a key part of Localworks Foundation’s education goal to build the next generation of climate-conscious designers and builders. This year, interns will gain hands-on experience both in-office and on-site, fully immersing themselves in our design-and-build approach.

If you’re passionate about green construction, sustainable design, and learning by doing, this opportunity is for you

  • Send your CV, portfolio, and a 3-minute video to foundation@localworks.eco answering 5 questions:

    1. What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture/engineering/project management?

    2. Why are you interested in this position?

    3. What about Localworks resonates with you?

    4. What is your ideal work environment?

    5. What are your strengths?

    6. Where do you see yourself in five years?

  • Applications close 15 May 2026

Localtalks

  • Localtalks is a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration around ecological design and construction. Through talks, panels, and discussions, it connects diverse audiences to regionally relevant and sustainable building practices.

    • Students and young professionals

    • Architects, engineers, and practitioners

    • Researchers and academics

    • Anyone interested in sustainable design and construction in East Africa

    • Exposure to leading voices and emerging ideas in sustainable design

    • Insight into real projects, research, and practices

    • Opportunities to engage, ask questions, and participate in discussions

    • Access to a growing network of professionals and collaborators

    • Attend upcoming sessions

    • Participate in discussions and knowledge exchange

    • Collaborate as a speaker, partner, or contributor

    • Follow Localworks’ social media pages for event announcements and updates

A quarterly event series that brings together designers, builders, and thinkers to share knowledge and advance sustainable construction practices in East Africa.

Internships

A three-month, immersive design-build programme that equips students and young professionals with hands-on experience in ecological architecture, construction, and research in Uganda.

  • The Localworks Foundation Internship Programme is a structured, experiential learning programme combining office-based design work with on-site construction. Interns contribute directly to real projects while developing practical skills in sustainable and context-responsive building.

    • University students and recent graduates

    • Early-career professionals in the built environment

    • Disciplines: architecture, engineering, construction, and related fields

    • Open to both Ugandan and international applicants

    • Hands-on experience across both studio and construction site environments

    • Exposure to ecological design and sustainable building methods

    • Participation in live projects and real-world problem-solving

    • Mentorship from experienced practitioners

    • Strong material for portfolios and future career development

  • Internship Programme - 2026

    • Duration: June – August (3 months)

    • Format: Office + site-based learning with a mid-programme rotation

    • Interns split into two groups and rotate between:

      • Design studio (drawings, research, modelling)

      • Construction site (hands-on building, site processes)

    • Includes workshops, check-ins, and collaborative learning sessions

  • We welcome engagement from individuals and organisations interested in supporting or participating in the programme.

    • Apply as an intern (see application section)

    • Partner as a university or academic institution

    • Collaborate as a practitioner, mentor, or guest contributor

    • Support the programme through funding or sponsorship

Green Master Builders

  • Localtalks is a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration around ecological design and construction. Through talks, panels, and discussions, it connects diverse audiences to regionally relevant and sustainable building practices.

    • Students and young professionals

    • Architects, engineers, and practitioners

    • Researchers and academics

    • Anyone interested in sustainable design and construction in East Africa