Date
Thursday 6 June and Friday 7 June
Time
9am – 3pm
Location
University of Worcester, Riverside Centre, 13 Hylton Road, Worcester, WR2 5JN
Organisers
Severn Wye Energy Agency, Worcester County Council, University of Worcester, STEMnet, and Rotary.
The event itself
This event will offer secondary schools and colleges from Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the surrounding areas the opportunity to bring a group of students (13-19 years old) for a day which will inspire them to consider a career within the green economy. It will allow pupils to:
- Make the link between the classroom and career opportunities in a growing sector
- Explore pathways into work, from apprenticeships to PhD’s
- Develop a low carbon, sustainable future
- Build personal, social and life skills
The day will also encourage participants to act as ambassadors back in school and to work with the Eco Committee and/or School Council to share these possibilities with the wider school community.
Green businesses will be able to promote their work to the green generation, and there are free exhibition spaces at the event. Businesses and local employers who participate will have a unique opportunity to:
- Promote the skills and academic qualifications needed by you as an employer
- Increase the recognition of your business as a contributor to the green economy
- Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability in your community and to the young people who will shape the future
The organisers are also seeking professionals willing to mentor students during interactive workshops.
How to attend and contact for more information
If you are a business and would like to exhibit, mentor or sponsor the event you can find further information on the business pages of the ‘Your Green Future’ website. You can sign up also using this link.
If you are a school and would like to sign up fill in the application form on the ‘Your Green Future’ website.
