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🌍 Are you in sustainability focused role or company? 🌲 Do you want to inspire students? We are looking for participants to take part in our upcoming Green Careers week to be part of panel sessions aimed at showcasing your organisation to students. Get in touch to take part or find out more. #greencareers

Regency Recycle is celebrating National Careers Week! This weeklong, UK-wide celebration of careers guidance aims to help young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways. One thing we’ve come to realise over the years though is that quite often, the guidance offered in academic settings tends to be quite focussed on certain career paths only (certainly, none of our careers advisors ever told us about a career in waste management!). However, from office administration, to truck driving, to developing sustainable strategies for the ethical disposal of waste, our industry offers some of the most diverse and rewarding jobs (and yes, we might be a bit biased….) . . . . . #nationalcareersweek #greencareers #regencyrecycle #teamregency #recycle #recycling #recyclingiscool #recyclinggoals #recyclingmotivation #zerowaste #waste #wastemanagement #wasteclearance #wasteclearancelondon #london #londonlife #licensedwastecarrier #clearance #clearances #houseclearance #commercialcleaning #keepbritaintidy #sustainability #conservation #cleanup #cleanupcrew #everyjobisdifferent #customerservice #servicewithasmile

It's Green Careers Week! Many jobs can make a positive impact on the environment in different ways. Any career that helps the UK work towards net zero could be considered a green career. If you would like to make a difference in your job and help tackle climate change then a green career could be for you. Visit: https://ow.ly/Pekg50TZj7b or speak with a careers adviser in the #NorthEast and #Cumbria today! #AskNationalCareers #GreenCareersWeek [Image description: Two people are gardening together, holding a tray of plants. Text reads: "Did you know? It's Green Careers Week." The National Careers Service logo is at the top right of the image. Below is the National Careers Service contact number, which reads 0800 100 900 and the National Careers Service website, which reads https://ow.ly/am8m50TZj7o]

A few months ago, an email landed in my inbox—a call for secondment positions. At first, I hesitated. Should I apply? Would I be selected? Could I hold my own in a new role alongside people with years of experience, some even from outside the communications field? These doubts felt heavy, but soon, they became my reason to try. The very challenges that made me question myself became the motivation I needed to step out of my comfort zone. This moment made me reflect on the Dunning-Kruger effect—the idea that sometimes, those with limited experience undervalue their abilities while others with more confidence may overestimate theirs. I realized I was holding myself back not because I lacked skill, but because I was underestimating my potential. So, I applied. And to my excitement (and slight disbelief), I got selected! For one month, I had the privilege of working as the Sustainability Support/ Communications Officer with the Environment and Sustainability Support Team at Campbelltown City Council, SA. In this role, I got to: -Develop strategic communications and project management plans. -Craft engaging content to drive sustainability initiatives. -Support meaningful programs like the Campbelltown Cool Spaces Program to help the community during heatwaves. -Raise awareness about waste management and sustainability. This experience pushed me to grow, learn, and contribute in ways I never imagined . It taught me that stepping into the unknown—no matter how daunting can lead to some of the most rewarding moments in your journey. As I return to my role as Youth Officer (Programs and Events), I carry with me a newfound confidence and gratitude for the opportunity to challenge myself. For anyone who’s debating whether to take that leap: You’ll never know your potential until you give yourself the chance to try!

🌿 It's #GreenCareers Week 🌿 A chance to raise aspiration, support diversity and promote opportunities for #youngpeople interested in green careers. Green careers are growing fast. #Microplacements enable busy employees in green roles to share their experience, feedback and advice with the future generation of green talent. Shout out to Amie Cook from Avon Wildlife Trust who recently hosted Shahmaad-Hafza Nuh Hussein for a 1hr microplacement. Outcomes for Amie: ✅ Felt supported ✅ Shahmaad very well prepared ✅ Would hire if had a role in future ✅ Would host 1hr monthly and half day every 6 months (thank you 🙏) Outcomes for Shahmaad: "It's easy, brief and packed with lots of helpful information that will open up new job possibilities for you. You can even discover yourself along the way, too." 💚 1-hour of your time. It's Not Impossible. #youthsocialmobility #smartmatching #BCorp #Innovation #WorkerTech

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Happy World Environment Day As we celebrate this day dedicated to our planet, let’s also explore how our career paths intersect with environmental stewardship. Here are a few eco-friendly practices that can benefit both our professional lives and the Earth. Sustainable Networking: Just like networking in your industry, connect with nature. Attend eco-events, join green groups, and learn from environmental thought leaders. Career “Green” Paths: Did you know that green jobs are on the rise? Roles like sustainability analysts, environmental managers, and sustainability consultants are in demand. Consider how your skills align with these impactful careers. Carbon-Neutral Commuting: Whether you’re job hunting or commuting to work, opt for eco-friendly transportation. Carpool, bike, or use public transit. Your carbon footprint will thank you. Eco-Resume Boosters: Highlight any sustainability-related projects or certifications on your resume. Employers appreciate candidates who care about the planet. Virtual Green Spaces: While job searching, explore virtual green spaces. Follow environmental organizations, engage in discussions, and stay informed. Remember, small actions add up! Let’s create a greener world together. #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #CareerGreen If you found this post helpful, smash that "Like" button and ♻ share/repost it with your network. Click here to follow me John Joseph C Let’s support each other on this journey #LinkedInCommunity #CareerAdvice #JobSeekers #ProfessionalGrowth Wishing you all the success. #jobseeker #freshers #linkedin #jobsearch #resume #careergoals #resumetips #coverlettertips #applicationtips #jobapplication #newgrad #entrylevel #careerstarter #firstjob #linkedinprofile #personalbranding #jobseekersupport #jobseekercommunity #careernetwork #DreamBig #SuccessMinds #NeverGiveUp #OwnYourSuccess #GoGetters #LearningIsFun #KnowledgeIsPower #LearnGrowEvolve #interviewprep #interviewquestions #interviewoutfit #interviewconfidence #behavioralinterview #phoneinterview #secondinterview #technicalinterview #virtualinterview

Last week for Green Careers Week, Sarah Ellison, our sustainability lead, joined a panel of local employers to speak to The Sheffield College students about what green careers are and how to develop the green skills that are increasingly important in the workplace. 🍃 Sarah gave an overview of the greener NHS programme, what a transition to a net zero healthcare provider involves and, most importantly, what skills we need now and in the future to support greener, cleaner and more sustainable mental healthcare delivery. It is vital that our whole communities are not only aware of climate change and the actions required to combat it, but also aware of the huge task required to ensure employees are ready and willing to be reskilled or upskilled to meet the needs of the future. That's why Green Careers Week is all about promoting careers that genuinely will make a difference, contributing to healthier people and a healthier planet. 🌍

Green Careers Week is an exciting event that raises aspiration, supports diversity, challenges stereotypes, and promotes real opportunities for young people to have a career that will genuinely make a difference. A green career can be any job, role or occupation that contributes to preserving or restoring the environment and our planet. It can be any industry, not just those seen as ‘green.’ Green skills are abilities, attributes, values, attitudes, knowledge, and technical skills needed to adapt services, processes and procedures to support climate change. Green careers are a fast-growing global employment sector that touches every company, employer, employee, and education establishment. Requiring everyone to work together to build a talent pipeline from school through to employment for the thousands and thousands of jobs and roles needed for the future. Check out the link here and see how these companies and many more are raising awareness of green careers through activity resources, case studies, webinars, videos, events, and employment information: https://lnkd.in/eJK3EBXw Dorset LEP The Careers & Enterprise Company Dorset Council UK BCP Council Dorset Skills Helen Stevenson Jan Champney Yasmin Brown Clare Dunn Janek Tarnawski Penny Charrett Catherine Beater David Wakeford Michelle Pickard #greencareersweek #employment #future #skills #talent #education #dorset