Real-World Project Experience for the Green Economy

Join us! Build real-world experience that strengthens your resume and launches your career.

The Real-World Project Experience is a six-week virtual cohort program where students and recent graduates work in teams on structured challenges inspired by issues organizations are actively navigating across climate, energy, workforce, infrastructure, operations, and community impact.

Participants complete Green Career Essentials training, collaborate through live cohort sessions, engage with guest speakers and professionals, and develop portfolio-ready project work they can use in future applications and interviews. A stipend is provided upon successful completion of the program.

MobilizeGreen is a national nonprofit that prepares emerging professionals for meaningful careers through learning experiences, career development, and workforce pathways. Through partnerships with employers, universities, and communities, MobilizeGreen helps participants build skills, confidence, and practical professional experience.

Your Experience:

As a participant, you will join a cohort-based experience designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and professional skills while working on a structured real-world challenge. As part of your experience, you will:

Complete Green Career Essentials training prior to the cohort start

Work in teams to explore and analyze a structured challenge topic

Participate in live cohort sessions and facilitated project workshops

Engage with guest speakers, mentors, and professionals

Conduct research, organize insights, and develop recommendations

Build teamwork, communication, and presentation skills

Develop portfolio-ready project deliverables

Deliver a final virtual presentation during the cohort showcase

Earn digital credentials and certificates upon successful completion

Sample Real-World Challenges:

AI Expansion & Public Trust

Modernizing the Grid Without Losing Public Support

The Post-ESG Playbook

Supply Chains Under Climate Pressure

The Nuclear Workforce Question

Green Without the Label

Your experience will provide exposure to how organizations balance growth, workforce needs, operations, and community priorities while helping participants develop practical experience employers value.

Term of Service:

Cohort 1: June 15, 2026 through July 24, 2026

Cohort 2: July 20, 2026 through August 28, 2026

(6 weeks, part-time virtual)

Live Sessions: Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 PM ET

Location: Virtual

Program Benefits:

Green Career Essentials training

Live cohort sessions and facilitation

Portfolio-ready project experience

Guest speaker and mentor engagement

Professional networking opportunities

Digital credentials and badges

Certificate of completion

Final virtual showcase presentation

Participant Qualifications:

Current college students or recent graduates within the past two years preferred

Interest in climate, energy, nonprofit, workforce, infrastructure, operations, technology, or impact-related careers

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to participate consistently in a virtual team-based experience

Curious, motivated, and interested in building professional skills

Time Commitment: Approximately 3–4 hours per week

Free: Summer 2026 Cohort Enrollment

How to Apply: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and cohort sizes are intentionally limited to support collaboration and project quality.

Apply here: https://mobilizegreen.squarespace.com/real-world-project-experience-for-the-green-economy

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