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A global leadership expedition for professionals and executive leaders.

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Patagonia Study Abroad Program

Program Information

Location: Patagonia, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Program Type: TGP Expeditions for Professionals & Executives – Leave No Trace & Backpacking
Credentials: Professional Development & Outdoor Leadership Coaching & Verified Certificate
Duration: 9-days

 

Join TGP in Patagonia on our newest adventure created for professionals and executive leaders!

On this global leadership expedition, participants will work with a team of leadership coaches and professional mountaineers to explore and test the parallels between nature and business, leadership, and critical decision making. Upon completion, participants will receive a verified professional certificate of completion from The GREEN Program and coaches.

Learn-by-doing on our Patagonia Study Abroad Program.

About TGP Expeditions: Our Why

Since 2009, The GREEN Program (TGP) has been empowering thousands of future sustainability leaders around the globe through experiential education. Now, we’re ready to work with the leaders of today to create a sustainable future, right now. 

Join TGP on our newest adventures, TGP Expeditions, created for professionals and executive leaders. 

Through these global leadership expeditions, participants will work with career and leadership coaches and professional mountaineers to explore and test the parallels between nature and business, leadership, and critical decision making. Participants will also have the opportunity to trek with like-minded professionals, and learn Leave No Trace principles and outdoor ethics, while expanding their physical and mental horizons. Upon completion, participants will receive a verified professional certificate of completion from The GREEN Program, team, and coaches.

Impact & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

With progress for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the core of our programs, TGP Expeditions – Patagonia is aligned with and supports three key SDGs:

 

  • SDG#3: Good Health & Wellbeing: Research shows the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress, and promoting healing. Today, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the human need for nature and its relation to our cognitive function and physical health. In a study, researchers found that being in nature reduced feelings of isolation, promoted calm, and lifted mood among patients. (Source: Yale School of the Environment). At the height of a society immersed in screens and technology, TGP Expeditions will expose participants to the raw elements of nature, and provide rich opportunities to reconnect with nature and themselves.
  • SDG #8: Decent Work & Economic Growth: Being outdoors in nature has a dramatic range of benefits for both physical and mental health, and simply makes people happy:
  • SDG #12: Responsible Consumption & Production: Through TGP Expeditions, participants will foster environmental stewardship that will be transferred to their home and workplace environments post-program. Learn No Trace principles in the outdoors can be applied in professional settings and participants will explore how these principles can be integrated into their professional and personal lives at home. In addition, by participating on this program, a portion of program fees are contributed to support underserved students’ global sustainability education with The GREEN Program.
Who TGP Expeditions Is For

 TGP Expeditions is open to two groups in any field, discipline, and sector:

1) Professionals and

2) Executive leaders (Director, Vice President, President, or equivalent) 

We are seeking diverse individuals who are

  • Eager for authentic travel experiences and the opportunity to reconnect with nature
  • Driven to help create a sustainable future
  • Motivated to expand their comfort-zone with exciting experiences that challenge them mentally and physically, and
  • Have a knack for personal and professional growth 

Please read about any physical requirements needed for the program below.

    Patagonia, Argentina 

    Location: Patagonia, El Chaltén, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Program Type: TGP Expeditions for Professionals & Executives
    Credentials: Professional Development & Outdoor Leadership Coaching, & Verified Certificate of Completion
    Duration: 9-days

    Program Dates Now Enrolling:

    Professionals: Oct 28-Nov 5, 2023

    Program Capacity: Minimum: 6 pax; Max: 12 pax

    Program Fee (Professionals): 
    Single Pay: $6,500 
    Monthly payments: $1,360 for 5 months

    Program Fee (Executives): 
    Single Pay: $9,500 
    Monthly payments: $1,960 for 5 months

    A portion of TGP Expeditions program fees are contributed to The GREEN Program’s scholarship fund, supporting underserved students’ sustainability education. Thank you for your support! 

    Expedition Highlights

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    Explore Patagonia, one of the most beautiful destinations in the world

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    Learn “Leave No Trace” Principles &  Outdoor Ethics

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    Gain leadership skills and practice problem-solving through outdoor navigation, canyon crossings, and more

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    Challenge your mindset. Develop a new level of learning agility for emergent thinking and self-awareness

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    Unplug and reconnect with nature to destress, boost creativity, and restore cognitive functions

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    Reflect on your personal leadership journeys, and understand how to sustain your peak performance

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    Adventure with an impact

    For every person who joins a TGP Expedition, one underserved student is provided a scholarship to gain access to global sustainability education with The GREEN Program.

    Thank you for your support!

     

    Meet the Expeditions Team

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    SIGURDUR BJARNI SVEINSSON (SIGGI) – ADVENTURE GUIDE & LEAVE NO TRACE INSTRUCTOR

    Siggi is a nature enthusiast, explorer, and certified adventure guide based in Iceland. With a life goals centered around nature and creating experiences in the outdoors, he has been leading expeditions around the world including a 42-day expedition crossing northern icecap in Patagonia, summitting Denali Alaska, Ama Dablam Nepal, Mt. Blanc in France/Italy, Mt. Everest Nepal 2021. and a 65-day Antarctic exploration. He has joined production and product development teams, including Discovery Channel, MTV,  and developing a luxury tourism expedition in Antarctica in 2021-22.

    Siggi also holds certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Wilderness Advance Life Support (WALS), Expedition Medicine, Wilderness Education Association Outdoor Leader, and Leave No Trace Instructor.

    “Living life less ordinary gives me value and purpose. I exist to connect people to nature through my workplace, which is the outdoors. I love getting inspired by nature and bringing that inspiration to others to enjoy.” 

    MELISSA LEE – ENTRPRENEUR, FACILITATOR, & SUSTAINABILITIY ADVOCATE

    Melissa is the Founder and CEO of The GREEN Program (TGP). Since 2009, Melissa has been empowering a generation of future sustainability leaders through responsible travel experiences and adventure. Today, TGP alumni are equipped with 21st century workforce development skills, foster environmental stewardship, and creating an impact at organizations such as General Electric, Tesla, NASA, The Environmental Defense Fund, National Geographic, The United Nations, and more.

    For her work with TGP, Melissa was recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners as the Environmental Advocate of the Year, Philadelphia magazine’s Best of Philly® – Expander of Frontiers, and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Education. Melissa has served as a U.S. Global Schools Ambassador for the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, was named the 2021 Lattman Visiting Scholar of Science & Society at Pennsylvania State University, and a Heinz Distinguished Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh.

    A second-generation Chinese-American, Melissa was born in Queens, NY and currently resides in Philadelphia, PA, where TGP is headquartered. Melissa is certified as a PADI rescue diver, First-Aid & CPR Responder, Mental Health First Aid, and By-Stander Intervention. As an enthusiast for our oceans, the future of education, and responsible travel, Melissa is passionate about the equitable management and sustainability of these industries.

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    HARVEY FLOYD II – WHARTON EXECUTIVE EDUCATION LECTURER & EXECUTIVE COACH

    Harvey Floyd II has dedicated his career to the business of human capital –– pushing the boundaries of what is achievable for teams and leaders in the throes of change. As an organizational psychologist, Wharton Executive Education lecturer, and newest partner at Inspiration Ventures, his work is centered in diversity, equity and inclusion, change management, executive development, executive coaching, and high performance teams. He is deeply committed to building thriving and inclusive organizational cultures. For Harvey, unlocking human potential in business is core to his mission of service. At Inspiration Ventures, Harvey brings his remarkable experience to portfolio companies, driving better business outcomes for startups, and in turn stronger returns for investors.

    Harvey’s thought leadership has been recognized by Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment, the U.S Department of State, American Bankers Association, IBM, Vail Resorts, PepsiCo, Citi Bank, and The North Face, to name a few. 

    Harvey is an Advisor to startups including Lumos and AceUp, and an Advisory Board Member for Women led ventures such as GenHERation, PairUp, GeniusMesh, and the Gender Wealth Institute at Women’s Way of Philadelphia. He serves on the Board of Directors at Illumyn, a certified B-corporation launched by Him for Her, whose mission is connecting the world’s most talented Women to board service.

    Earn a Smart Certificate built for career impact

    Upon completion, you’ll receive a digital Smart Certificate as your certificate of completion.
    Boost your LinkedIn and global experience, and gain access to real job-insights and data.

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    Accurate insights tied to real skills

    We take the guesswork out of the outcomes. Gain job insights that are tied directly to the skills & learning outcomes of the course.

    Your digital certificate uses block-chain and machine learning technology that will showcase each skill’s career value and connects you with real jobs that require those skills.

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    More metrics, more value

    Get even more insight into the job market by receiving salary ranges specific to your certification’s skills and which companies are interested in hiring the skills that your certification provides.

    Identify the employers that have the biggest demand for skills that you attained through your TGP course.

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    Job insight data

    Your smart certificate will connect your credentials with real-time job data from around the world. The job data that our partners use is gathered from 65,000 global information sources; 143 gigs of raw data every day!

    Using machine learning and statistical insights we’re able to connect the skills that you gain with the jobs available today.

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    Helping to improve impactful careers

    TGP’s smart certificates enables participants to explore the roles that are available to them once you complete the course.

    Real-time, open jobs are just a few clicks away from your certificate. We’re ready to start delivering career impact directly!

    Sample Itinerary

    *Note: This is a sample itinerary. Itineraries are subject to change.
    Participants should be prepared to hike several miles through various terrains and weather conditions (i.e. snow).

    What our alumni are saying

    What’s included?

    We take care of everything from when you land in country until departure.
    Earn a Smart Certificate upon completion, and get access to TGP’s global Alumni Network.

    Patagonia Study Abroad Programs include:

    • Pre-Program Materials: Prepare for your experience before you travel with your pre-program resources, suggested training schedule, and more.
    • Program Orientation: Meet the TGP Expeditions team and learn more about your upcoming Expedition to Patagonia
    • Accommodations: All accommodations (mix of hotels and camping)
    • All Meals: We support locally owned restaurants, and will accommodate most dietary preferences/restrictions
    • In-country transportation: Airport pick up and drop off
    • Professional Outdoor Guide: Travel with your private outdoor adventure guide who will lead your groups’s customized expedition
    • Leadership Development: Professionals will work with our team virtually before and after their expedition, with facilitators on site. Executives will have a leadership coach and facilitators work with you on site throughout your TGP Expedition.
    • TGP Representative: Have access to a personal representative on TGP’s team to guide you through your entire process until your program begins
    • Join the TGP Global Network: Join the TGP Alumni Network to onboard your next TGP alum, stay connected with your global network, join future adventures, and more.

    What’s not included: Flights, travel insurance, and passport/visa fees

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    Pricing

    Get started now
    Now accepting applications from professionals and executive leaders.

    For every person who registers for a TGP Expedition, one underserved student is provided a scholarship to gain access to global sustainability education with The GREEN Program. Thank you for your support!

    For questions or to inquire about group rates, contact [email protected]

    Professionals

    Single Pay
    $6,500

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    Executives

    Director, VP, President, or equivalent

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    $9,500

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    Five Monthly Payments of $1,960/month

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    No credit check & no forms to fill out

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    Get a head start on securing your spot!

    Are you ready for your adventure?

    Your first step is to complete and submit an application. Upon acceptance, a TGP member will reach out to you with your next steps for enrollment. We look forward to traveling with you soon! (Please note that spots fill on a first-come, first-serve basis.)

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