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.

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, 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: VirtualProgram 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.

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