Successfully complete a 12+ week career or research internship and we guarantee that you’ll secure an impact-driven position within 18 months, or we’ll return 50% of your program fee.
For over two decades, we’ve been training the next generation of conservation and international sustainable development professionals. We’ve also hired and managed many more. We know what it takes to succeed at an impact-driven career.
Our team and network is made up of hundreds of local and international experts in their fields. Their knowledge, experience and unique expertise have been used to inform the design of our programs and career services. We’re also continuously improving our services according to our latest findings and new developments in research and practice.
We cannot offer this career guarantee to everyone. If you’re not eligible, we’ll be clear about that upfront. Securing your first purpose-driven job can be hard work so we make sure you fully understand the requirements before you sign up.
We know that it can be challenging to secure a position that’s in line with your goals, makes an impact and pays well. These days, one job opening receives an average of 250 CVs.
If you choose to follow your dreams and pursue an impact-driven career, you’re in for an exciting ride. We’re passionate about training change-makers like you to gain the necessary skills and experience to land a job in your field. Our career and research internships have been designed to help you develop into an impact professional – enabling you to make a noteworthy contribution to nature conservation or social development initiatives.
But in order to thrive in the sustainability sector, you need to be intentional about building your career path. Make sure that you do your research, have a plan, prepare well and put in the hard work to ensure that you succeed.
Here’s a checklist to find out:
Please get in touch. You can use our webchat, send an email to info@gviworld.com, or give us a call at the number listed at the top and bottom of this page.
Our internships will still help you advance your career in an impact-driven field because we designed them that way. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria, this just means we cannot guarantee specific outcomes. If you’d like to speak to one of our alumni whose context is similar to yours, just let us know. We can often find someone for you to speak to.