Construction students at Bromley and Holly Hill attended a special ‘Green Skills Induction’ this week, where they learnt about how sustainability is shaping construction.
More than 250 learners attended sessions across two days as part of an extended induction programme supported by experts in education and sustainability. Talks hosted by Kier Construction, Association of Colleges and the Greater London Authority covered a wide range of topics including the history and future of green skills, climate change, sustainability requirements and opportunities in construction, and retrofit.
The induction kicks off a year-long programme of events, guest talks and enrichment opportunities focused on raising awareness and developing understanding of sustainability and green skills.
Following innovation across the STEM curriculum, the programme demonstrates LSEC’s commitment to providing learners with the skills and experience they need to take advantage of exciting opportunities in the green sector.
Phil Parle, Project Delivery Lead for the Association of Colleges said:
‘By introducing students into the world of Construction Retrofit during the sessions has raised awareness into how pivotal the skills that they will learn throughout their various courses are in reducing carbon emissions and improving buildings within their communities. The current students are the future in bridging the retrofit skills gap and it is a great pleasure for the Association of Colleges to support LSEC in their green vision.’
Houssam Ben Mansour, Senior Environmental Advisor for Kier Construction said:
‘The impacts of climate change are evident now more than ever, highlighting the urgent need for green skills. It is important for environmental and sustainability professionals to continue educating the younger generations about the diverse range of green skills, the ways to develop them, and their critical importance for the future.’
The Green Skills Induction and wider programme is delivered through the Creating a Greener London – Sustainable Construction Skills project funded by The Association of Colleges Charitable Trust, with support from JPMorgan Chase.