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.
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.” |
“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.” |
“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.” |
“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.” |
“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.” |
“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.” |
What is the Solutioneer experience like?
Student-Led Sustainability Projects
Our teams 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?
- Annual projects from September-April - Winter Break involvement optional
- Project Teams: 1 Project Lead & ~4 Solutioneers
- Solutioneers commit to 5 hours/week:
- Independent or group work (4 hours):
- Review Weekly Announcements (5 mins)
- Project Team submits GreenLight GuideLines
- Make progress on project implementation
- Meetings (1 hour):
- Project Team Meeting (30 mins)
- Project Partner Meeting (30 mins)
- Independent or group work (4 hours):
- All Student-Led Projects are supported by Foundation staff
What Do You Receive With GreenLight Membership?
- Solutioneer Certificate
- Project Portfolio
- Admission into GreenLight Solutions' candidate pool for our Solutioneer Recruiting Program
- GreenLight GuideLines: Sustainability project management & weekly success mentorship
- Solutioneering 101 1 hour webinar/onboarding training
- Solutioneering 102 1 hour webinar/offboarding training
- 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 Retreat - Connect with nature and peers
- Project Lead 101 For all Project Leads
- 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.
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 students to ensure projects provide quality outcomes and students develop professionals skills.
Solutioneer Mentors and Academic Advisors support students to ensure projects provide quality outcomes and students develop professionals skills.
Student Benefits
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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. |
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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. |
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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 $600, but Solutioneers join for a contribution of just $60 per year -- that's $5 per month of access. Scholarship opportunities are available for students who demonstrate financial need.
Student Chapters
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Organizational Chart
From Solutioneers to board members, GreenLight Solutions is designed to support student success.
