Launch Your Sustainability Career

GreenLight student leaders, known as Solutioneers, have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community and grow themselves as professionals. GreenLight Solutions Chapters offer hands-on, experiential learning outside the classroom as students partner with local businesses to implement sustainability solutions and get a jump start on their careers.
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What are students saying about GreenLight?

“My time with GreenLight has truly been one of the highlights of my college career. I joined during my Sophomore year hoping to gain some professional skills that would help me in the business world, and I got so much more than that! Literally every role I’ve had within GreenLight has helped prepare me for life after graduation.”

Chloe Robertson, Internal Development Intern 2019

“I was blown away by the order and depth of the organization. This is not simply a student club. This is a highly-organized, hierarchical team that enables students to gain real-world applicable experience. GLS has enhanced my collegiate experience and expanded my knowledge of sustainability outside the classroom.”

Josh Verdugo, ASU Chapter President 2020

“GreenLight has been such a value add to my college experience—even as a junior. This is my first semester in the organization, and my project team and interactions with leadership have been stellar. I’ve been looking for ways to get involved with ‘green’ organizations on campus as a business sustainability major, and GreenLight has hands down been what I’ve been looking for.”

Michael Nelson, Valley Metro Project Team

“GreenLight is a great place to interact and make friends, learn working on real life projects, hone your managerial and team work skills while balancing work and study.”

Saylee Koli, Scottsdale Fairmont Princess Project Lead

“I really enjoyed the process of working on the project throughout the semester. The GreenLight GuideLines and Leadership Team were instrumental in my group’s success.”

Sam Schneider, Stardust Building Supplies Project Team

“Thank you GreenLight Solutions Foundation for everything I was able to learn with you. Getting involved with you guys added so much to my study abroad experience and I highly recommend everyone interested to join GreenLight Solutions for a transformation towards a more sustainable future.”

Christian Volp, Stardust Building Supplies Project Team

What is the Solutioneer experience like?

Student-Led Chapters

Our chapters are formed and led by college students passionate about sustainable business transformation, and they provide opportunities for students to collaborate together to make a difference in their community.

What Can You Expect?

  • Project Teams: 1 Project Lead & ~4 Solutioneers
  • Solutioneers commit to 5 hours/week
  • Weekly Cohort Meeting
  • All Student-Led Projects are supported by Foundation staff

What Do You Receive With GreenLight Membership?

  • Solutioneering 101 1 hour webinar/onboarding training
  • Solutioneering 102 1 hour training
  • GreenLight GuideLines: Sustainability project management & weekly success mentorship
  • Sustainability Speaker Session Professional development opportunity
  • Mastermind Collaborative Workshop experience
  • Sustainability Jobs Board Offers for Solutioneers
  • Solutioneer Showcase Spotlight Get your first professional speaking opportunity
  • Student Chapter Retreat Connect with nature and peers
  • Project Lead 101 For all Project Leads
  • Leadership Team 101 For all Leadership Team members
  • And more! See more below…

Chapter Operations

Students follow our GreenLight GuideLines 6-phase project process, which takes projects from ideation through implementation. Our custom curriculum includes Solutioneer training, resources, and more.

Leadership Team (LT) members coordinate the Student Chapter and Student-Led Projects, on-campus operations. LT members are voted in by their peers and serve the greater good of their chapter.

Student Support

GreenLight Solutions Foundation staff facilitate weekly project support and mentorship for project and individual success. Learning outcomes are centered around sustainability project management best practices and career readiness.

Solutioneer Mentors and Academic Advisors support Student Chapters to ensure projects provide quality outcomes and students develop professionals skills.

Student Benefits

Applied Learning

Put your education into action through experiential learning opportunities.

Career-Oriented Skills

Learn new skills that will be useful throughout your entire career.

Meet Like-Minded Friends

Connect with peers who share your values and your drive for sustainability.

Professional Development

Up-level your professionalism through hands-on projects, training, and learning new skills.

Relevant Resume Experience

Boost your resume with sustainability experience to help you land your first sustainability job.

Project Management Training

Apply our GreenLight GuideLines project process to any sustainability challenge in your career.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities

Attend exclusive events and network with sustainability leaders in your community.

Make a Difference Before Graduating College

Start making an impact now and become a sustainability changemaker for life.

Do the Most Important Work of the 21st Century

Contribute towards a mission larger than yourself by creating a brighter future for current and future generations.

Thanks to our donors, students receive this high-value experience at a 90% discount. The GreenLight Solutions professional development and project management program has an estimated value of over $500, but Solutioneers join for a one-time contribution of just $50. Scholarship opportunities are available for students who demonstrate financial need.

  • APPLIED LEARNING

  • CAREER ORIENTED SKILLS

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • RELEVANT RESUME EXPERIENCE

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING

  • EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

  • FULFILLS INTERNSHIP OR VOLUNTEER HOURS

  • MAKE A DIFFERENCE BEFORE GRADUATING COLLEGE

  • MEET LIKE-MINDED FRIENDS

  • DO THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK OF THE 21ST CENTURY

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Start your GreenLight journey today by applying to join your chapter! Our current project options are found within the application.

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STUDENT BENEFITS

College student leaders who join GreenLight have the opportunity make a positive impact in the community and grow themselves as professionals…

Solutioneers receive these exclusive benefits:

  • Solutioneering 101 – onboarding training
  • Solutioneering 102 – advanced training
  • GreenLight GuideLines – project management best practices & weekly mentorship
  • Sustainability Speaker Session – professional development opportunity
  • Mastermind – collaborative workshop experience
  • Sustainability Job Board – career kickstarters for Solutioneers
  • Solutioneer Showcase Spotlight – public presentation & networking
  • Student Chapter Retreat – cohort connection & time in nature
  • Project Lead 101 – training for all Project Leads
  • Leadership Team 101 – training for all Leadership Team members
  • APPLIED LEARNING

  • CAREER ORIENTED SKILLS

  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • RELEVANT RESUME EXPERIENCE

  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT TRAINING

  • EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

  • FULFILLS INTERNSHIP OR VOLUNTEER HOURS

  • MAKE A DIFFERENCE BEFORE GRADUATING COLLEGE

  • MEET LIKE-MINDED FRIENDS

  • DO THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK OF THE 21ST CENTURY

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Student Chapters

To start a GreenLight Solutions Student Chapter on your campus, follow these 5 easy steps.

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From Solutioneers to board members, GreenLight Solutions is designed to support student success.

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