2025 Good Morning Silicon Valley Association | Youth Innovators: Sustainability Leadership Workshop for High School Students (**8th Grade and up)
GMSV is dedicated to elevating and cultivating the next generation of young leaders (local school students 8th grade and up) in the green economy. If you’ve worked on an ESG project, have an idea for an ESG initiative, or want hands-on experience, join our upcoming workshop! Now is your chance to turn your passion into real impact.
Join GMSV’s workshop to collaborate with experienced professionals and develop your ideas. Explore the green economy and ESG topics, be inspired by sustainability entrepreneurs and impact investors, and engage in stimulating research with peers to deepen your understanding of global sustainability.
Students will not only learn how to become more environmentally sustainable—they will also gain foundational knowledge and motivation to take the next step in sustainability. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a mentor who will guide you in creating a practical outline for your sustainable goals.
Best of all, this will be a great opportunity to learn about networking through becoming GMSV's junior volunteer team as well as establishing valuable relationships that can lead to future internships!
What You Will Gain:
- Lead & Innovate: Dive into leadership and research training – perfect for future change–makers
- ESG is for Everyone: Learn why sustainability isn’t just for CEOs–it starts with YOU
- Build with Purpose: Get hands-on with eco-friendly packaging design and prototype your own solutions
Core Research Topics:
- AI & Climate Change - How artificial intelligence is reshaping energy use and reducing carbon emissions
- The Hidden Cost of Packaging - Understand the real impact of everyday products on people and the planet
- One Product, Two Futures - Use AI to design a sustainable product from idea to reality
Embark with us on a transformative journey towards a more equitable and sustainable world as GMSV leads this workshop for the next generation of leaders!
Workshop Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 18 , 2025
- Time: 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- Where: Zenpack company - 1050 N 5th St #30, San Jose, CA 95112
- Speakers/Mentors:
1. Kevin Ku, Software Engineer
2. Robin Tan, Co-Founder of Zenpack
3. Terry Yang, Sr. Director, PLM, Fortinet
Tentitive Schedule :
12:00 – Door Opens / Greeting / Check in
12:30 - 12:40 Introduction by Michelle Cheng, GMSV Chair
12:40 - 12:50 Icebreaking Activity (Introductions) by Kevin Ku
12:50 - 1:10 Presentation by the students - if there are any projects the students would like to present
1:10 - 2:00 Make Money, But Don't Mess Up the World by Terry Yang
2:05 - 2:55 Packaging Is The Product: Aligning Design with Planet-Friendly Values by Robin Tan
3:00 - 3:15 Snack Time
3:15 - 4:15 Group Research
4:20 - 5:20 Presentation, Q&A/Comments
5:20 - 5:30 Certificate Recognition Ceremony / Group pictures
Application Details:
- There is no application fee to apply the workshop.
- A $50 admission fee is required.
- If a student experiences financial hardship, they may apply for a GMSV scholarship to cover the admission fee. Please email your request to gmsvimpact@gmail.com.
- The Application Deadline is September 28, 2025.
- Applications will be carefully reviewed, and acceptance confirmation will be sent out by October 5, 2025
- No experience needed, but passionate students are encouraged to participate.
Items to bring to the workshop:
- Water Bottle/Tumbler (if needed)
- Laptop or tablet (for research and presentations)
- Power cord (for charging your devices)
- Notebook/notepad and personal stationary (for taking notes)
Contact Information:
Email: gmsvimpact@gmail.com
Phone: ChiaYi Li, 408-691-3808
Phone: Maggie Li, 408-666-3472
Phone: Carol Hu, 408-406-8998
Good Morning Silicon Valley Association reserves the right to change these terms, conditions, and the event schedule at any time.