Program Orientation & Mentor Onboarding
Mentor briefing and program overview
Empowering K-12 and college students to explore sustainability challenges through guided mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals.
Who can apply: K-12 Students / College Students / Educators / Changemakers — Anywhere in the US and Canada.
Three Saturday workshops across June, July, and August support GSA applicants. Each session runs 90 minutes — instruction plus small-group breakout mentoring.
Sustainability and the UN SDGs
Social entrepreneurship, with an instructor from Georgia Tech
Storytelling and pitching
Mentor briefing and program overview
Introduction to sustainability, SDGs & program structure
Problem identification, SDG alignment, impact thinking
Refining ideas with mentor guidance
Communicating sustainability impact clearly
Final project summaries and learning outcomes
Assessment by GSA × TiE Atlanta jury
Global Sustainability Awards platform
The GSA x TIE Atlanta Mentorship Program encourages K-12 and college students to explore sustainability challenges through guided mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals.
Participants work on sustainability-driven ideas and projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and receive structured feedback, learning support, and recognition through the Global Sustainability Awards.
The program builds confidence, critical thinking, and sustainability awareness while connecting students to a global recognition platform.
Through this initiative:
Mentorship-led learning framework
Sustainability and SDG-focused ideation
Entrepreneurial guidance and leadership exposure
Structured evaluation and recognition
Global visibility through GSA
Recognition for students, educators, and mentors
Global visibility via the Global Sustainability Awards platform
Certificates and acknowledgements aligned with GSA standards
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