Next generation of young people inspired by green careers
Green careers skills day 2024
In July 2024, we saw organisations, charities and businesses involved in managing the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site through green practices come together to feature as part of the Green Careers and Skills Day.
The purpose of the day was to inspire young people and celebrate some of the amazing work being done to protect and care for our natural environment.
Set against the backdrop of Brockhole, the day showcased a wide range of sustainable green practices, from nature recovery and climate action to historic building restoration and farming in protected landscapes.
The Park welcomed Forest Holidays and Farming in Protected Landscapes, as supporters of the event, showcasing the vital roles these organisations play in shaping a greener future for the Lake District National Park.
Green Careers and Skills Day collaboration
Organisations, charities and businesses involved in managing the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site through green practices were welcomed to the Green Careers and Skills Day.
The event, supported by Forest Holidays, Farming in Protected Landscapes and Amex, showcased to local young people the wealth of organisations that are driving the work on the ground in the county for nature recovery, climate action and carbon reduction, sustainable/green technologies and practices, restoration of the historic built environment and farming in protected landscapes.
The success of the event was made possible through collaboration with organisations, charities, and businesses dedicated to managing the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site sustainably.
The Green Careers skills day showcased the work of:
- Ben Keayes
- The Coppice Co-op Ltd
- Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS)
- Cumbria Wildlife Trust
- Ecological Building Systems UK Ltd
- Eden Hot Lime Mortar Ltd
- Environment Agency
- The Ernest Cook Trust
- Fix The Fells
- Forestry England
- Kendal College
- Lakes College West Cumbria
- Lake District Lime
- Land and Nature Skills Service
- Myerscough College (and University Centre Myerscough)
- National Trust
- Natural England
- Sam Robinson Dry Stone Walling
- South Cumbria Rivers Trust
- United Utilities
- University of Cumbria
- West Cumbria Rivers Trust
- Westmorland and Furness Council
- West Lakeland CIC
- YAM Architects
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Green Careers and Skills Day 2024 was an inspiring step forward, helping young people imagine a future where they can make a real difference in protecting our environment.
Could you see yourself in a green career? Let’s build a sustainable future together.
For teacher and student enquiries, please contact BrockholeLearning@lakedistrict.gov.uk
