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Essex Green Skills Hub: Leading the way to a greener future

The newly launched Essex Green Skills Hub, supported by Essex County Council and its partners, is a free and collaborative resource for residents, businesses, schools, training providers and more. It aims to foster green skills that benefit the Essex economy.

The Essex Green Skills Hub focuses on delivering local skills necessary for Essex to thrive as a centre for innovation, aiding the county's transition to a net-zero economy and securing future green jobs. This initiative provides free resources and guidance to various groups, including:

  • Residents and workers seeking green skills training and job opportunities
  • Employers looking to upskill their staff’s green credentials
  • Educators wanting to integrate green skills into their curriculum
In the long term, the Essex Green Skills Hub is expected to bring significant benefits to the local economy by creating green jobs and encouraging sustainable business practices. Its efforts will help establish a vibrant, innovative, and environmentally friendly community and is a great tool to help plan the best suited career path for those seeking new opportunities.

The hub represents a significant step towards a sustainable future, explore it now and help contribute to a greener future for Essex!

Supporting your business’ transition to net zero
Great Start is our brand-new video series, helping businesses across Essex to take a step-by-step approach to their green transition.

With short, easy-to-follow content, you can learn about topics such as social value, green procurement and developing a Sustainability Action Plan. At the end of each video, you can even claim a free digital badge to evidence your learning!

Get started on your learning journey – check out the full Great Start playlist today.
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