Cornwall Opportunities
Sector Spotlight: Green The Future is Green – powering green skills
The Future is Green project is led by The Cornwall College Group (TCCG), in collaboration with eight highly experienced partners across further and higher education institutions and training providers; Truro & Penwith College, Cornwall Marine Network, University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, Falmouth University, Focus Training (SW) Ltd, Urban Biodiversity CIC and Celtic Sea Power. The partners offer and deliver a range of green courses and qualifications to upskill the labour force to bolster the future green economy and create opportunities for individuals to access and advance within high-quality, well-paid jobs. Employer-led, responsive training and provision is provided to support the growth of a skilled and adaptable workforce necessary for green and inclusive growth.
Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly benefits from rich natural resources and the County is working towards a range of ambitious environmental and sustainability strategies and targets. Cornwall Council was one of the first local authorities in the UK to declare a climate emergency in 2019 and the same year, it outlined plans to become carbon neutral by 2030, ahead of the Government target of 2050. The Future is Green is a pioneering new £2 million project dedicated to driving the transition towards our sustainable future. With a clear focus on promoting and championing green occupations, this Project offers individuals living in Cornwall opportunities for green skills development and career progression from entry-level positions to advanced roles. The Project aims to break down barriers, empowering both individuals and businesses alike to embrace sustainable practices and accelerate our transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Future is Green project will be able to support adults living in Cornwall who are:
• Unemployed and looking to enter into a green career • Employed and seeking to retrain for a green career • Skilled but looking to upskill in green careers • Employed in high carbon sector businesses
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