In order to encourage citizen leadership in sustainability, individuals and organizations are brought together by the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program 2025 in the USA. Motivated people between the ages of 18 and 35 who are committed to improving their local communities and realize that even modest efforts can have a big impact on the world are invited to apply for this program. Continue reading for more information if you’d want to become a part of a global community committed to sustainability, obtain free training, and spend a fully-funded week in the United States.
The United People Global (UPG) Sustainability Leadership Program offers a special chance to meet people who share your enthusiasm for sustainability. Engaging with existing UPG Sustainability Leaders will allow participants to obtain insights into their efforts and learn from their experiences. Every year, the program teaches more than 500 global leaders and integrates them into an international network dedicated to good change. Over 25,000 people have received direct training from UPG globally so far, and the figure is still rising.
Young participants in the program can attend for free because it is funded by partners that share the goal of encouraging citizen leadership in sustainability. By committing to two essential activities, UPG Sustainability Leaders have significant global impacts: spearheading initiatives that support at least one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and holding community training sessions. Continue reading to learn more about the UPG Sustainability Leadership Program in the United States for 2025.
Host Country: USA
Opportunity Type: Training
Eligibility Country: All Nationalities
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applications are being accepted for the UPG Sustainability Leadership Class 2025 from candidates worldwide.
- Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 35 as of March 1, 2025, and July 31, 2025.
- We accept applications from people who are new to sustainability as well as those who have experience in it.
- While it is not necessary to be passionate about every topic, applicants should have a strong love for one or more areas (such as jobs, education, or oceans).
- Applicants may come from a variety of educational backgrounds.
- Those who are driven to become UPG Sustainability Leaders ought to apply for this position.
- Important requirements include the competence and willingness to take proactive steps toward sustainability.
- It is crucial to have a strong belief in UPG’s objective of empowering people to make a positive difference.
- Since the course is delivered in English, proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the language is necessary.
- The applicant’s history, motivation, abilities, and the possible significance of their suggested project or idea are all taken into account in the selection process.
Benefits:
- People who are enthusiastic about sustainability can enrol in the UPG leadership program, which is completely sponsored and free for chosen candidates.
- To register for the UPG Sustainability Leadership 2025 Class, there is no application cost.
- The online training will be selected for a total of 500 applicants.
- Sixty of these will be able to take part in an experiential learning program in the United States for one week, at Hurricane Island.
- Training workshops are offered by the program to improve participants’ project management, sustainability, and leadership abilities.
- Connecting with like-minded people allows participants to network with seasoned industry experts as well as other UPG Sustainability Leaders.
- UPG assists young adults in creating and carrying out community-based sustainability projects.
- Free online training will be provided to all attendees.
- All costs associated with the one-week immersion program, including training materials, meals, lodging, local transportation, and return international airfare, will be paid for the selected participants.
- The cost of obtaining a visa will be borne by the selected participants; however, UPG will offer letters of recommendation for visa applications to help expedite the process.
Deadline: December 31, 2024
