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Extracurriculars for a Career in Sustainability Consultant

8 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in sustainability consultant.

Earthwatch Institute – Teen Expeditions
Earthwatch Institute · Multiple · In-Person

Expeditions address climate change impacts and ecosystem restoration—foundational to sustainability work.

Heal the Bay Beach Cleanups
Heal the Bay · Los Angeles County, CA · In-Person

Students learn about pollution sources, watershed systems, and how to drive community action for coastal water quality.

Meaningful Gardens
Meaningful Engagement · Multiple · In-Person

Students address food and water scarcity through sustainable gardening solutions and community engagement.

Friends of Ballona Wetlands Volunteer Program
Friends of Ballona Wetlands · Los Angeles, CA · In-Person

Hands-on work removing invasive species and restoring native habitat directly applies to ecological management strategies.

Teen Research and Education in Environmental Science (TREES) Program
Penn State College of Health and Human Development · University Park, PA

Environmental science education builds foundational knowledge for sustainability-focused professional work.

Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions
Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions · Albuquerque, NM · In-Person

Programs emphasize environmental stewardship and connecting communities to conservation of Southwestern landscapes.

Environmental Leadership Program (ELP)
Environmental Leadership Program, Inc. · Washington, D.C.

Fellows develop environmental leadership and problem-solving skills applicable to sustainability consulting work.

UPG Sustainability Leadership Program
United People Global · Geneva, Switzerland

Leadership program specifically focuses on sustainability projects and climate action, core to consultant work.