Guam Green Growth is an engine of innovation developing tangible solutions to sustainability challenges in our island region. Growing our skilled workforce is a solution to support the diversification of our island’s economy.

The G3 GROW Corps program prepares our community for the emerging green economy with a specific focus on forestry and watershed restoration. G3 is recruiting 6 corps members for a 6-month workforce development program in sustainability.

LESSONS & ACTIVITIES

- Watershed Restoration
- Reforestation
- Seed Collection
- Propagation
- Maintaining Nursery Plants
- Planting Methods
- Site Preparation
- Firebreak Maintenance
- Island Beautification

COMPENSATION

GROW Corps members will receive up to $1,300 every two weeks.

ELIGIBILITY

- Must be able to fully commit to a full-time 40-hour per week program for 6 months. G3 GROW Corps members must work together following a weekly schedule that is typically Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. During some weeks, the schedule will include mornings, nights, and/or weekends.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, National, or Legal Resident (including COFA)
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the University of Guam campus
- Must be in good physical condition
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more unassisted
- Must be able to work outdoors in the sun and inclement weather, hike over uneven terrain unassisted, and perform physical/laborious tasks for several hours at a time
- Upon selection, submit police and court clearances, purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test results, and a physical examination form signed by a certified medical provider.

WHAT IS G3?

Aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative cultivates an ecosystem for transformative action to achieve a sustainable, prosperous, and equitable future for our island. The University of Guam facilitates the island-wide initiative in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of Guam and the 99 members of the G3 Working Group representing all sectors of our society.

SEASON 1 (2025)

Joachim Calata

Kaleb Gambala

Jonathan Laguåña

Jove Root

Leanna Jo Salas

Jesse James San Nicolas

Guam Green Growth GROW Corps Updates:

UOG launches inaugural G3 GROW Corps with focus on watershed restoration

July 14, 2025

The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps program got a little greener today with the launch of the first cohort of the G3 GROW Corps.