Up to 72% of Gen Zs and Millennials want a job that allows them to make a positive contribution toward solving the world’s mo ... st pressing challenges. In a survey of candidates within the sustainable development and conservation sectors, 77% said that gaining hands-on experience was their biggest career barrier when seeking a role that makes a positive impact. The CWRU Impact Academy provides an innovative solution to bridge this gap and directly answers the need expressed by employers in purpose-driven organizations: that candidates gain first-hand, contextual experience of the cultural, political, logistical and economic issues that impede development. Our programs focus on the following subject areas: Climate Crisis and Clean Energy Education for Development Environmental and Corporate Sustainability Global Public Health Human Rights and Access to Justice Marine Conservation Social Economic Development Wildlife Conservation The CWRU Impact Academy is delivered by GVI, a provider of experiential education opportunities worldwide for over 20 years. read more