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Net Zero Careers: Sustainability Experience with LSBU and Green Skills Hub

Job sector: Energy & Utilities

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Explore the exciting and impactful world of sustainability with the Net Zero Careers & Sustainability Experience. Partnering with LSBU and the Green Skills Hub, this program offers a hands-on journey into sustainable careers, where you'll tackle real-world challenges, learn from industry leaders, and develop skills that contribute to a greener future.

What’s Included:

Immersive Learning - Dive deep into sustainability practices with guided tasks that simulate real industry challenges.

Expert Mentorship - Collaborate with professionals from LSBU and the Green Skills Hub, gaining insights into the latest green innovations.

Career Growth - Build a strong foundation in sustainability that will empower your future career in the green economy.

Webinars:

Inspiring Live Sessions - Engage with industry leaders in webinars, exploring key topics such as renewable energy, green technologies, and sustainable business practices.

Interactive Discussions - Participate in Q&A sessions, where you can ask questions, share your thoughts, and connect with like-minded peers.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

The Path to Net Zero

This module will provide an extensive overview of key concepts including global warming, climate change, carbon emissions, and net zero. You’ll discover how Lewisham, Lambeth, and Southwark councils aim to play their part in the climate emergency, and create your very own plan of action inspired by these measures.

Retrofitting & Reducing Energy Demand in Buildings

This module will explain how the energy and heating demands in buildings contribute to carbon emissions, and how these buildings can be made more energy efficient with the help of retrofitting. We’ll explore the concept of conservation, and uncover the careers available within these sectors. You’ll even have the opportunity to conduct your own energy survey.

Low Carbon Heat and Energy

Here, you’ll begin to understand the importance of renewable and low-carbon heat and energy sources, as well as how heat pumps and district heating can help us to live more sustainably. A live webinar with the industry experts will give you the opportunity to ask about careers in this area, and upcoming projects within this particular space.

Green New Construction and a Green Construction Industry

This module will look at newer methods of green construction, showcasing real-life examples of where these techniques have successfully been used. You will learn how construction operations can be decarbonised, and how smart buildings can help us to achieve green construction. Plus, you’ll recap and reflect on what you’ve learnt so far in this module’s quiz.

Green Infrastructure

Here, we will discuss green infrastructure, green spaces, and their importance in society. We’ll uncover low carbon and green transport, and why it's used before another live webinar with industry representatives. This module’s activity will make you think about the particular roles and skills involved in making our infrastructure environmentally friendly.

Building a Green Economy

This module will outline the concept of a circular economy and its key sectors. You’ll also learn all about embodied carbon, waste reduction and their consecutive impacts on our environment. Finally, our reflection activity will have you thinking about which net zero career is the most suitable for you.
Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 7 hours
Programme dates
24 November 2023 - 31 March 2025

Eligibility criteria

Age
16+
Regions
Greater London
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Net Zero Careers: Sustainability Experience with LSBU and Green Skills Hub

Job sector: Energy & Utilities

Award
Certificate of completion
Hours of content
Over 7 hours
Programme dates
24 November 2023 - 31 March 2025

Eligibility criteria

Age
16+
Regions
Greater London

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