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Green Careers and Graduation Event

Wed 6 Nov 2024 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Triodos Foundation Building, BS1 5AS

Green Careers and Graduation Event

Wed 6 Nov 2024 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Triodos Foundation Building, BS1 5AS

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We are thrilled to invite you to join us at Triodos in Bristol on November 6th for an exciting day celebrating Green Careers Week and the graduation of our 2024 students!

For an engaging and vibrant day filled with networking opportunities, inspiring discussions, and plenty of chances to meet & chat with like-minded people. 

Whether you're one of our catalysts, alumni, mentors, partners, or just interested in sustainabiliy, green skills and careers, this event offers something for everyone. You can attend for a few hours or the whole day.

We look forward to welcoming you. The Green Careers afternoon is free, but a ticket is still required.

What to Expect:

Morning: 11.00 am - 12:30 pm - arrive from 10.30am

This is a morning session for our catalysts, alumni, mentors, and partners to celebrate our impacts and graduation of our 2024 cohort.

Lunchtime: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Enjoy a lively lunch and networking with fun, facilitated activities to help you get the most out of this session.

Afternoon: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM - arrive from 1.30pm

Meet, talk and learn with sustainability specialists, businesses, and organisations to share insights on green skills and careers, work opportunities, and the current trends and developments in this sector.

Why Attend?

- You’ve been part of our Catalyse Change programme and want to reconnect with fellow catalysts, mentors, and other stakeholders.

- You’re interested in becoming a catalyst, mentor, supporter or sponsor, and want to learn more about our programme.

- You’re passionate about green skills and careers and want to meet others in the sustainability space in the Bristol area.

Who Should Attend?

- Catalysts, alumni, mentors and partners of Catalyse Change

- Women working in sustainability who are interested in mentoring with us.

- Businesses and organisations who would like to network and find out more.

- Young people interested in sustainability and exploring green career opportunities.

What Will Take Place?

The morning session we will hear stories our Catalyse Change alumni, mentors and Board, culminating in a graduation celebration for this year’s catalysts. This will be followed by fun networking and tasty refreshments. In the afternoon, industry experts - from across business to education - will provide valuable insights into green careers and sustainability, with opportunities for discussion and Q&A.

Speakers & Topics

Susie Hewson, CEO, Natracare  - Keynote: The Future of Green Skills and Careers

Exploring future trends in green skills, sustainable careers, and opportunities in the growing green economy.

  • The Story of Creating and Running a Successful, Purpose-Led, Ethical Business

  • Focus: Insights into Natracare's journey, the key roles and skills required, challenges in recruitment and staff development, and the future of sustainable business.

  • What are the challenges and opportunities for young people who want to work for ethical green businesses?

Our Vision for Green Skills & Careers

Breakout Discussion Topics (Led by table hosts):

  1. The Green Skills Gap: The role of green skills and how to address the gaps in today’s workforce. Dr Karen Cripps, Oxford Brookes Business School

  2. Role of Education and the Curriculum: How can education better prepare students for green careers? Liz Lister STEM Ambassador Delivery Partner SW; Paula Malone, Sustainability Education Consultant.

  3. Employer Engagement: What are the different ways green employers can engage young people? Emily Bailey, SBY

  4. What Businesses Need and Can Offer: How businesses can support green skills development. Olivia Sweeney, Clean Air Fund; Vineeta Greenwood, Wholegrain Digital

  5. How do you get into a Green Career? What are the essential ingredients and steps for getting there? Traci Lewis, Catalyse Change CIC, author 'Your Green Career'

  6. What Young People Need: Identifying the skills and support required for green careers. Lois John, student, Megan Stillwell. Force of Nature


Venue and getting there

This venue is in central Bristol so easily accessible by bike and public transport.

 Triodos Foundation, Lower Ground Floor, St George’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5BE

Nearest Long Stay car park

Trenchard Street Car Park BS1 5AN

Who are we?

Catalyse Change CIC is a social enterprise who empower, inspire and upskill young women and non-binary changemakers.

Join our sustainability empowerment and green careers mentoring programme!

Contact Us:

For more information, please contact Traci Lewis, Co-founder & Director of Catalyse Change CIC.

Email: traci@catalysechange.com   

Website: .catalysechange.com 

Picture courtesy of Ruth Davey, Look Again. Taken on International Womens Day, March 2020 at the Triodos Foundation, event hosted by Catalyse Change and Women in Sustainability.

Location

Triodos Foundation Building, BS1 5AS