The graduates of the 2026 Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps piled into a room at the UOG School of Business and Public Administration on their final day, knowing only one thing: they were going to a Green Job Fair.    

These corps members have been heavily involved with several partners throughout their tenure of this five-month workforce development program.

They came from different backgrounds, different cultures, and different educational foundations, but one thing they had in common was their resolve to make a difference for our island community.    

Enter the Green Job.    

The question on the minds of many people is simple.  What is a green job?  Is it a vegetable thing?  Is it a cannabis related affair?  Is it something you need special credentials for?    

The simple answer: yes.   

Industry leaders describe green jobs as a job or career that focuses on the natural processes and resources of a community.   

They can be in conservation, preservation, or the circular economy.  This includes work in the environment, jobs that help conserve or reduce waste of natural resources, or jobs that do not necessarily require much in terms of wasteful resources. 

In the room, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) was on hand to discuss their jobs in the landscaping and environmental management sector of their mission.    

“We believe our greatest investment is in our people. What stood out most today wasn’t just the training these individuals received—it was their genuine passion for Guam. That passion is the foundation of destination development,” said GVB Personnel Services Administrator Taryn Guzman.  

“By investing in local talent and supporting the growing green economy, we’re creating meaningful career opportunities while building a more resilient, sustainable tourism industry that preserves the beauty of our island for the future.”   

“Green jobs are great because they are positions and careers that we need not only to help make and support the lives of our families, but they also help the island and help the community take care of what we have,” said G3CC member Isaiah Madlutk.    

Phillip Cruz, program leader of the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, believes that green jobs and sustainability tie hand in hand in working toward a prosperous future for Guam.   

“These green careers help to grow the people of our island and our communities, while making sure that we are also responsibly taking care of our natural resources,” said Cruz.   

While different career paths rely on trends and the topic of the month, green jobs are rooted in the land and the culture of a place – two things that are only strengthened by participation and growth in this sector.    

Are you ready to explore life in the green economy?