Green Advantage is a new free of charge short course from Aston University. It is designed for business leaders, managers and professionals who want to consider the implications of climate and environmental challenges for their business or workplace alongside maintaining business performance and profitability.
Supported by interactive workshops, like-minded peers and a one-to-one business coach you will:
- Learn about environmental sustainability from leading Aston academics and industry experts
- Hear examples of sustainability strategies being used by businesses today
- Build a bespoke Sustainability Road Map for your business or business area
The programme lasts approximately 12 weeks, and is designed to fit around a full-time role, comprising of five workshops and five hours of one-to-one business coaching.
To participate in the Green Advantage Programme, you must be:
- Aged 19+ and living and/or working in one of the 3 LEP areas of Greater Birmingham and Solihull, Coventry and Warwickshire or The Black Country
- A small business leader, or employed in a professional HR, financial or procurement role (or equivalent) in any sector of business
- A decision-maker who has some responsibility linked to the sustainability agenda in your role
The next cohort begins in October 2022. Express your interest here or email centreforgrowth@aston.ac.uk for further information.
Green Advantage is free of charge to participants and is delivered by Aston Centre for Growth in partnership with The Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI), the Centre for Circular Economy and Advanced Sustainability, and the Low Carbon SMEs Project at Aston University. The programme is part of the Government’s Skills Bootcamps. Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector specific skills and elevate their career progression.
Green Advantage Programme flyer
