Through the partnership the two companies will aim to address the skills shortage in green jobs and encourage young people to pursue careers in the industry.
ESS and Groundwork have highlighted that there is a need for skills development in areas like waste and recycling, water, renewable energy and environmental consulting.
The charity will feature at this year’s ESS Expo 2024 on 11-12 September at the NEC Birmingham. And as part of the event visitors can tune into speaking sessions on nurturing green talent and overcoming employment barriers.
As part of this year’s event, Groundwork experts will headline a webinar this April, focused on sustainability education and readying the next generation of green workers. The charity will also host an informational stand at ESS Expo, dedicated to training programmes, apprenticeships and entry-level openings.
‘Encourage’
Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK chief executive, said: “It’s great to see this new partnership with ESS Expo to help encourage and support young people to see the benefits of pursuing a career in the green skills sector. It’s vital that green infrastructure and low carbon jobs are both an accessible and exciting prospect in order for us to future-proof the workforce of tomorrow and build a more sustainable future for all.”
‘Delighted’
Ali McQueen, head of marketing at ESS Expo, said: “We’re delighted to announce this timely collaboration with Groundwork. With dedication to creating greener communities and our network across the environmental industry, we feel strongly that together we can make tangible progress on the urgent issue of the green skills gap, as well as help tackle other important challenges in our combined sectors.”
More details about the ESS-Groundwork partnership will be released in the coming months. Environmental organisations, universities, employers, recruiters and all those committed to a sustainable future are encouraged to get involved.
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