Green Institute Internship

Published by Abinaidah Chaseba

Deadline: 19 January 2021
Open to: students of an academic institution or graduates of not more than 2 years
Benefits: participant with the best community project is awarded a grant of USD 1000

DESCRIPTION

The Green Institute Internship is a 6-month innovative virtual program for garnering knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainability. The program aims to nurture college students and fresh graduates (not more than two years), thereby bridging the gap between education and career development. It does this by offering on-the-job-training and experience for effective employee development.

A capstone project is required in partial fulfillment of the program, which is geared at providing sustainable and innovative solutions to existing local challenges. Participants are expected to carry out an innovative solution ranging from policies, advocacy or education to products, services and business models that address a particular challenge. The project is judged based on innovativeness, depth of impact, and scalability.

The Internship program builds participants by empowering them through capacity building and critical thinking skills to become eco-conscious, ethical and entrepreneurial leaders in their communities and the world at large.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be a student of an academic institution or graduates of not more than 2 years

  • Must be available to participate and possess requisite digital tools such as a computer and internet connection

  • Open to all nationalities

BENEFITS

  • Gain experience about the application of sustainability in their various fields

  • Full access to the course content of the Principles of Green and Sustainability Science, a globalized course content curated by renowned sustainability experts and centered on the African content

  • Network with other sustainability leaders around the world

  • Curriculum vitae evaluation and career guidance and counseling

  • Become qualified to win a grant of USD 1000 for best community project

  • Certificate of completion providing a competitive advantage in the 21st century job market

HOW TO APPLY?

Applicants are required to sign up to the Greeners Tribe platform and complete their profile update. After successful sign up they are to upload a 60-second video pitch on the issue provided in the platform.

For more information, please visit the official website.