Are you a dedicated individual, aged 18 to 35, who believes in the power of your actions to contribute to your local community, recognizing that every small positive effort can collectively make the world a better place? If so, we invite you to apply for our 2024 Program.

Would you like to join a global community of UPG Sustainability Leaders? Are you eager to receive FREE training and the opportunity for an immersive 1-week experience in the USA with all costs covered? If your response is YES (or if you know someone who would say yes!), then submit your application today to be a part of the upcoming UPG Sustainability Leadership Program Class of 2024.

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Applications are currently open for the UPG Sustainability Leadership Class of 2024. The UPG Sustainability Leadership Program is a movement that mobilizes individuals and organizations to champion positive citizen leadership on sustainability. It encourages and empowers citizens at all levels to take affirmative action, inspired by UPG’s commitment to proactively utilize available resources rather than wait for others to act. This movement embodies the belief that everyone has the capacity to contribute to making the world more sustainable.

UPG firmly believes that sustainability encompasses not only traditional “green” issues like tree planting, waste recycling, energy management, and ocean protection but also broader societal concerns such as education, health, employment, gender equality, sustainable consumption, sustainable production, and more. Familiar with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UPG utilizes them as a guiding framework.

The cornerstone of UPG’s initiatives is the UPG Sustainability Leadership training program, catering to over 500 young adults worldwide annually.

Benefits:

Participation in UPG Sustainability Leadership is entirely FREE for selected participants. All 500 participants will receive complimentary online training and will be certified as UPG Sustainability Leaders upon completing the course.

Participants chosen for the 1-week immersive excursion will have all program costs covered, including training materials, accommodation, subsistence, local transportation, and international flights (round trip from the participant’s home town to the US).

Eligibility:

Open to young leaders aged 18 to 35 from all countries. Applicants should demonstrate a strong motivation to become a UPG Sustainability Leader, coupled with robust capabilities and initial ideas that can have a meaningful impact. While being part of the UPG community is advantageous, it is not mandatory. Interested individuals can join the UPG Community by using this link: UPG Community Joining Link.

Selection Criteria:

UPG seeks young, determined individuals from diverse backgrounds and regions across the globe, embracing candidates from seasoned professionals to recent graduates. The selection process takes into account four key factors:

• Your Profile: This factor aids us in fostering diversity among participants.
• Your Motivation: We prioritize selecting individuals with the highest levels of motivation.
• Your Capabilities: Evaluation of your skills and capabilities is a crucial aspect of the selection process.
• The Potential for Impact: We assess your potential to make a meaningful impact through your participation.

Applications must be submitted online; UPG does not accept applications sent via mail, fax, or email.

Deadline: December 31, 2023

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