Green Careers Week 4th - 9th November 2024
What is Green Careers Week?
Now in its third year, Green Careers Week will take place between 4th and 9th November 2024 to provide young people with an insight into careers that protect the environment. Green Careers Week promotes and highlights the various environmentally conscious career opportunities for your child to help the UK move towards it's goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050. With two-thirds of 10,000 16-25 year olds across 10 different countries stating that they 'were worried' about climate change, in a study from the University of Bath, let's dive into the range of careers to help support our Earth's future!
Take a look at the Green Careers Week website:-
Green Careers Week 2024 - Green Careers Week
Have a read though of the Parent & Carers guide to Green Careers. Use this guide to find out more about: Why your teen might be interested in green careers and how your teen can get into green careers, whether after GCSE or sixth form:-
Parents & Carers guide to Green Careers Week
An Environmental Scientist
An environmental scientist studies the environment, plants, animals, humans and how these different areas are interlinked to uncover ways for us to adopt more sustainable practices. Their research also gives advice on what is harming the environment and how we can tack it.
Studying Biology? Find out where it could lead you!
Green Energy and Technology
From solar power to wind turbines, establishing renewable energy resources is vital for the health of our planet. You could be responsible for working in industries to create cutting-edge technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
Want to find out more?
Check out these handy articles on the Success at Schools website:
- Infographic: Where Geography Could Take You
- Career Zone: Agriculture & The Environment
- What is an Atmospheric Chemist?
- Industry Spotlight: Energy & Utilities