Green Skills for Work and Business
Powering the Green Industrial Revolution for aspirational young Black and Minoritised talent!
In the UK’s low carbon and renewable energy economy (manufacturing, construction, professional, scientific and technical activities, and electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply) 86.75% of employees when surveyed identified themselves as ‘White’ (86.75%). Also despite forming 22% of higher education student bodies, students from ethnic minority groups are consistently underrepresented in ‘green’ courses (such as geography, environmental conservation, and environmental sciences), where they make up fewer than 10% of enrolments. Those who have green skills will benefit from this Green Industrial revolution. Those who do not will face uncertain futures.
The UK government’s Ten Point Plan for the Green Industrial Revolution will attempt to mobilise £12 billion of government investment to create and support up to 250,000 new green jobs by 2030 and create 1,000 new apprenticeships. The Green Skills Programme is designed to enable young Black and Minoritised talent to explore those opportunities, bridge structural divides, and build bright new Green futures for themselves and others.
© Viva Arteaga - Photograph taken at the Green Skills Big Event of the young Black and Brown learners who graduated.
On Wednesday 28th of September 2022, cohort six on the Green Skills Programme graduated! Participants will now go on to explore new pathways into the green economy. Including access to further qualifications, employment opportunities, coaching/mentoring, funding, business incubation at BSWN and UWE, and paid internships.
Who is this project for?
If you are Black or Minoritised, aged between 18-28, based in the South West of England and not in full-time employment, this is the programme for you!
Graduated in the past five years, but are over 28? You are also welcome to apply!
“The team has been super supportive of my career plans and future goals. It has been amazing to hear from the diverse and incredibly inspirational professionals working towards a more sustainable and promising future.”
Why apply?
If you are interested in setting up your own sustainable business or social enterprise, then this programme is for you!
Learn and earn – get paid the National Living Wage for 8 days as you train and have your travel expenses covered. This programme will help you with:
Joining industry and community leaders to increase your network and knowledge.
Accessing career advice, coaching, and mentoring tailored to you.
Go on to either a paid internship, further funded training, or get paid and receive support to work on your start-up.
“Now I can visualise my idea and say, okay, this is what it’s going to be. I’ve got the support network, I’ve got the mentors. It’s just literally about doing it in a way that’s sustainable.”
View case studies from former learners from the BSWN cohort below!
What will I get from this programme?
© 2022 Tom Sparey - Photograph was taken at UWE.
If you participate in this programme you will receive 8 days of paid training (£9.90 an hour which won’t affect any benefits) focussed on:
Leadership, employment, and networking skills.
How to set up an ethical business or social enterprise.
An intro to green topics and businesses working in areas including food, fashion, innovation, housing, and energy.
Funded opportunities after the training - growing a business idea, fully paid internships, or further training.
“Green Skills has taught me many things that I can carry throughout my future business and personal lifestyle. One this that has stuck with me...the future is now!”
Interested?
Applications are now closed, please complete this form to be placed on the waiting list.
