Launching the UVA Staff Sustainability Leadership Program

October will be an exciting month for Sustainability at UVA. The Office for Sustainability is thrilled to announce the launch of the new UVA Staff Sustainability Leadership Program: a professional development pilot beginning in January 2026. 

 

UVA Staff Sustainability Leadership Program 🌍 🤝
The UVA Staff Sustainability Leadership Program will engage UVA staff in advancing initiatives that conserve resources and reduce waste within their departments. Participants will move through three phases — Learning, Empowering, and Leading — to build sustainability knowledge, strengthen leadership skills, and implement a workplace project that supports UVA’s 2030 sustainability goals.

The program includes:

• Bi-weekly, in-person sessions on Thursday mornings (January–April)
• Monthly project support meetings (May–July)
• Final showcase and reception (August)

Applications are due November 1, 2025. Space is limited to 10–15 participants, and all applicants will be notified of their status by December 1. This program is offered at no cost to UVA staff.

Learn more and apply at sustainability.virginia.edu/uva-staff-sustainability-leadership-program