The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant has opened applications for the sixth season of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps, expanding a workforce development program that has graduated nearly 100 local participants for jobs tied to the green economy.
The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps, or G3CC, offers hands-on, paid service focused on conservation, sustainability and climate-related projects that support Guam’s natural resources while building job-ready skills. Participants work on initiatives that can include watershed restoration, invasive species management, circular economy efforts, food security, aquaculture, agriculture and community education.
“The G3 Conservation Corps is our flagship workforce development program preparing local workers for careers in the green economy,” said Austin Shelton, director of UOG CIS & Sea Grant. Shelton said the program’s success has led to the creation of four companion programs and encouraged residents interested in sustainability to apply.
Annania Nauta Kemp, who leads the community engagement program, said the corps has attracted participants from a wide range of backgrounds, from recent high school graduates to retirees and career changers.
“This program really changed my perspective on sustainability and how we can make things better for our people of Guahan,” said Joseph Certeza, a Season 1 graduate who now works with the program team.
Selected participants will receive a biweekly stipend of $1,300 and continuing education credits from the University of Guam through its Global Learning and Engagement program. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, able to work full time at 40 hours per week, and willing to perform indoor and outdoor work.
Applications are open now at GuamGreenGrowth.com.
