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.
The project is led by The Cornwall College Group in collaboration with 8 highly experienced delivery partners, including the University of Exeter. The project runs from January 2024 to March 2025.
This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Find out more on our ‘Our Programmes‘ webpage.
Find out more about the delivery from our project partners on the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ‘Good Growth’ Shared Prosperity fund website.
FULLY FUNDED WORKFORCE TASTER DAY
Wednesday 16th October 2024
12:30 – 17:00
University of Exeter Penryn Campus
FULLY FUNDED Six Week Online Course
Integrated Energy Systems in the Built Environment
with Jules Hayward of Cultivate Change
4th November- 13th December 2024
Online – Fully remote
We are delivering the following under the project, with a focus on the circular economy, leadership, clean energy, and construction:
The Future is Green project will support the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) strategic sectors and Local Skills Improvement Plan priority sectors, including:
The project aims to break 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 will focus on circular economy, leadership, clean energy, and construction.
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The Future is Green project is open to all individuals 16+ and will work with the following priority groups:
FULLY FUNDED LUNCHTIME WEBINAR
FLOW in Cornwall: Supply Chains, Skills & Infrastructure
Thursday 19th September 2024
12:30 – 13:30
Remote
FULLY FUNDED PILOT: Hybrid Skills Development Course
Integrated Energy Systems in the Built Environment
17th June – 26th July 2024
Hybrid, remote & University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, TR10 9FE.
FULLY FUNDED Floating Offshore Wind Software Training Course
Software Skills for FLOW: OrcaFlex
Tuesday 4th June 2024
09:30 – 16:30
University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, TR10 9FE.
FULLY FUNDED ONE-DAY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Greener Futures: Systems Thinking & Circular Economy Solutions
Thursday 2nd May 2024
09:30 – 16:30
Nancarrow Farm
FULLY FUNDED INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
Green Skills for Future Leaders
Thursday 14th March 2024
09:30 – 13:30
Penryn Campus, TR10 9FE
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