Are you passionate about sustainability and looking to build a career aligned with your values? At John Cabot University, students access academic programs, hands-on experiences, and mentorship to develop a sustainability mindset.
Sustainability careers span business, policy, and nonprofit sectors, driving social impact, eco-friendly policies, and responsible innovation. Whether you're helping companies go green, drafting sustainable city policies, or advocating for environmental causes, JCU provides the knowledge and tools you need to start making a difference.
Sustainable Business and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Green practices are now a business priority, with companies adopting sustainable models to reduce environmental impact and meet social responsibility goals.
Professor Margaret Kneller notes, “Our long-term physical and spiritual well-being, as individuals or in groups, depends upon our harmonious interactions with all the living organisms with which we share this planet.” A CSR career lets you help companies prioritize ethical resource use and eco-friendly innovations.
At JCU, students pursuing a business-related degree can integrate sustainability into their studies through specialized courses such as Global Warming and Public Relations. The Certificate in Sustainability also helps you gain practical experience through events like the Triggering Change Pitch and JCU Enactus, where students create solutions for pressing environmental issues.
Rome’s position as a business hub adds to this experience. Students at JCU can attend international sustainability forums and meet European leaders in CSR, giving them insight into how global companies are making meaningful changes.
JCU business students can integrate sustainability through specialized courses.
JCU Prepares Students For Environmental Policy and Urban Planning Roles
If you're interested in public service, environmental policy, or urban planning, careers let you shape sustainable communities and influence eco-friendly laws. Governments and NGOs worldwide seek leaders skilled in environmental governance and urban sustainability.
JCU prepares students for these roles by combining political science courses with sustainability education. Through courses like "Energy and Environment" and "Writing for Advocacy: Climate Crisis", students can gain insights into environmental issues and the policies required to address them. Real-world problem-solving opportunities, such as participation in the Grassroots Club and community service projects, ensure students graduate ready to lead change.
And where better to study sustainability than Rome? The city is home to international organizations like the United Nations FAO. It offers students unique chances to observe how urban planning and environmental policies are implemented in real life.
Rome provides the perfect backdrop for studying sustainability at JCU.
Environmental Advocacy and Nonprofit Work
A career in environmental advocacy enables you to work directly with communities and organizations to promote sustainable living. Nonprofit roles often involve organizing campaigns, managing community outreach programs, and working on projects aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
At our university in Italy, you can apply your advocacy skills through student-led initiatives, such as JCU Grassroots, and partnerships with the JCU Alumni Sustainability Hub. This platform connects students with professionals working on the front lines of sustainability, providing valuable mentorship and job opportunities. Through the Hub’s events, you’ll build relationships that help launch your career in environmental advocacy.
Rome’s active nonprofit sector also allows students to get involved with local advocacy projects, from community cleanups to urban gardening initiatives, providing real-world experience that looks great on a resume.
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