Project overview

The Future is Green

The Future is Green is a collaborative research project that delivers skills development courses and programmes to individuals across Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly. The project aims to support the development of skills needed for the future green economy.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council is responsible for managing projects funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme.

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University of Exeter’s next offering:

Find out more on Our Programmes page

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Funders and Partners

The Cornwall College Group are the lead partner in collaboration with 8 highly-experienced delivery partners; 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 will deliver a range of activities from January 2024 – March 2026 to upskill the labour force in Green Skills to support the future green economy and provide opportunities for individuals to access and progress within high quality, well-paid jobs. Employer-led, responsive training and provision will be delivered to support the development of a skilled and adaptable workforce needed for green and inclusive growth. Opportunities for all communities, in particular those in geographically hard to reach areas, will be promoted to enable increased access to sustainable high value green skills careers.

Find out more about University of Exeter delivery on the ‘Our Programmes‘ webpage.

Partners:

• The Cornwall College Group
• Truro and Penwith College
• Cornwall Marine Network
• University of Plymouth
• Falmouth University
• Focus Training (SW) Ltd
• Urban Biodiversity CIC
• Celtic Sea Power
• University of Exeter

Find out more about the delivery from our project partners on the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ‘Good Growth‘ Shared Prosperity fund website.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

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University of Exeter’s The Future is Green project Delivery

Throughout 2024 – 2025, we are delivering the following under the project, with a focus on the circular economy, leadership, clean energy, and construction:

• Seminars and Workshops
• Residential Training Courses
• Intensive Training Programmes
• Online/Hybrid Courses
• Lunchtime Webinar Programme
• Bespoke 1:1 Business Support

Topics:

The Future is Green project supports the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) strategic sectors and Local Skills Improvement Plan priority sectors, including:

• Clean Energy / Power (such as FLOW and solar)
• Visitor Economy (such as green tourism and sustainable food supply)
• Agri-food / Natural Resources (such as decarbonising agriculture and nature restoration)
• Construction (such as retro-fit, heat pumps and hydrogen boilers)
• Transport (such as low/zero emission vehicles)
• Leadership & Circular Economy

The project breaks down barriers, empowering individuals and businesses alike to embrace sustainable practices and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The University of Exeter’s delivery focuses on circular economy, leadership, clean energy, and construction. Find out more about our upcoming and past workshops on Our Programmes page.

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Target Audience

 The Future is Green project is open to all individuals 16+ and will work with the following priority groups:

• Unemployed individuals looking to enter into a green career
• Employed individuals seeking to retrain for a green career
• Skilled individuals looking to upskill in green careers
• Employed individuals in high-carbon sector businesses

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