Empowering jobseekers and employees to find rewarding roles in the emerging green economy
Open to jobseekers and people already in work, the Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability and Environmental Management equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to pursue careers in an economy where sustainability and carbon literacy are now essential for success.
This 10-day course, delivered virtually, combines the skills and knowledge from the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment’s (IEMA) Foundation to Environmental Management course, the Carbon Literacy programme, and the Sustainability Leadership Skills programme.
The course is open to individuals living or working in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Leicestershire.
Project Stats
60
Hours of learning
FREE
Cost to jobseekers
3
Recognised course certificates
Learners can walk away with three course certificates and a year’s IEMA Associate Membership. Plus, upon successful completion of the Skills Bootcamp, they are eligible to apply for associate membership of the Chartered Institute for Waste Management (CIWM). These industry-recognised credentials unlock access to further training, professional support, and a network of professionals in the sustainability sector.
Run in collaboration with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) and Leicester City Council, the Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability and Environmental Management is jointly delivered by PECT and Change Agents UK, who have a combined 58 years’ experience working in the sustainability sector.
What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving individuals the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills plus the offer of an interview with an employer upon completion. Thanks to funding from the from the Department of Education, unemployed and self-employed learners can enrol for free. If an individual is already employed and wanting to upskill, there is a small cost to their employer.
