CNX Foundation Launches Transformative Internship Program Dedicated to Developing Student Interest in the Regional Energy Industry

This Short Service Employee initiative is the continuation of CNX Foundation's commitment to Mentorship Academy students and workforce development linking local communities with opportunities in the evolving local energy sector

PITTSBURGH, PA - July 1, 2024 - Continuing the evolution of the successful Mentorship Academy initiative of the CNX Foundation, the entities have created an innovative, paid internship program committed to cultivating student interest in the energy industry through a five-month-long Short Service Employee (SSE) initiative that exposes students to a variety of opportunities in the field.

The internship is open to Mentorship Academy students in good standing who have graduated from high school and expressed a strong interest in the energy industry. Over the course of the program, students will rotate through partners and organizations across the sector, obtaining resume-boosting experiences and credentials while jumpstarting their careers.

"Students will emerge from this internship with marketable skills that are applicable across the energy industry," said Shani Yeldell, Psy.D., Community Relations Manager for the Mentorship Academy. "Our goal is to match them with full-time positions upon completion of the internship. It's a path forward for them in the energy industry - one that can lead to a well-paid, family-sustaining career right here."

The program not only opens doors for these young professionals, but also supplies the region's energy workforce pipeline with trained, committed, early-career employees. In addition to CNX, area participating organizations include Deep Well Services, AES Drilling, Chemstream, Diamond Technical Services, Jennmar Services, M&A, Nextier, Precision and ShalePro. These companies will offer participants hands-on field experience, allowing them to explore various aspects of the industry and identify their areas of interest.

"The Mentorship Academy's success is due, in large part, to the investment our mentors and partners have made in order to get these young adults in our urban and rural underserved communities ready for the workforce. This internship is the next step in that investment. Our partners are willing to take the long road and invest in these students. In doing so, they are helping change our region and the future of our industry," said Nick Deiuliis, CNX President and CEO and Mentorship Academy Founder.

CNX Foundation and participating companies recently met with candidates during a career fair-styled interview at CNX Center. The five-month program will officially begin on July 22, 2024.

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About the Mentorship Academy
The Mentorship Academy prepares 11th and 12th graders from communities throughout the region to become impactful citizens, workers and family members through transformative learning, community engagement and leadership development. Students accepted into the program develop relationships with peers and business leaders across Western Pennsylvania, as well as an understanding of the region's career opportunities and how to pursue them.

About CNX Foundation
The CNX Foundation is a registered 501c(3) philanthropic organization that invests tangibly, impactfully, and locally, targeting urban and rural communities within the Appalachian Basin that face socio-economic challenges. With a commitment of $30 million over six years and a focus on underserved populations, the CNX Foundation seeks to set a new standard for how corporations engage with their communities. Additional information, including funding criteria and grant application details can be found at www.cnx.com/foundation.

About CNX Resources
CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) is unique. We are a premier, ultra-low carbon intensive natural gas development, production, midstream, and technology company centered in Appalachia, one of the most energy abundant regions in the world. With the benefit of a 160-year regional legacy, substantial asset base, leading core operational competencies, technology development and innovation, and astute capital allocation methodologies, we responsibly develop our resources and deploy free cash flow to create long-term per share value for our shareholders, employees, and the communities where we operate. As of December 31, 2023, CNX had 8.74 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's Midcap 400 Index. Additional information is available at www.cnx.com.


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