Join us for an inspiring day of insights, workshops, and networking at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Careers Hub Green Skills and Careers conference. Held at the Living Lab, this event brings together employers, educators, and career professionals to explore the future of green jobs and youth employment in our region.
Highlights include:
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Opening Address (09:45–10:00): Andrea Wood, Assistant Director of Skills and Employment, sets the stage for a day of innovation and collaboration.
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Green Skills Focus (10:00–10:45): Hear from Alex Hughes of the Green Jobs Foundation and a panel of local employers on the role of green skills in today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.
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Interactive Workshops (11:00–12:30): Choose from four sessions covering green job resources for schools, the new Centre for Green Technology, ESG principles for students, and a student-led sustainability conference.
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Careers Hub and Youth Guarantee Updates (13:15–14:45): Steve Walker shares the Careers Hub’s 2024–25 impact, Jack Dennis outlines the Careers and Enterprise Company’s 2025–26 priorities, and a panel discusses the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme.
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Networking Opportunities: Enjoy refreshments and lunch to connect with local stakeholders driving sustainable change.
This event is a unique opportunity to engage with the latest in green skills, career development, and youth employment initiatives.
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Andrea Wood - Assistant Director Skills and Employment, Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough Combined AuthorityIn the Living Lab (LLP001)
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Alex Hughes – Chair, Green Jobs Foundation
In the Living Lab (LLP001)
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Panel of local Employers
Chaired by Alexis McLeod, Senior Programme Manager, CPCA
Nicola Biggs, Social Value Coordinator, Morgan Sindall
Charlotte Downing, Head of Resourcing and Talent, Gs Fresh
David Walker, Global Environment and Health and Safety Lead, Baker Perkins (Coperion) David Bendell, Director, Oxford Energy AcademyIn the Living Lab (LLP001)
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Atrium
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1. Green Jobs Now and in the Future: ready to use, locally focused resources for schools – Marcia Davies
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2. Introducing the Centre for Green Technology- Inspire Education Group
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3. The E in ESG: (Environmental, Social, & Governance) What does this mean for students? Form the Future
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4. Sustainability in Action: our journey to hosting a student sustainability conference - Thomas Deacon Education Trust
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11:40-11:50: Changeover
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1. Green Jobs Now and in the Future: ready to use, locally focused resources for schools – Marcia Davies
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2. Introducing the Centre for Green Technology- Inspire Education Group
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3. The E in ESG: (Environmental, Social, & Governance) What does this mean for students? Form the Future
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4. Sustainability in Action: our journey to hosting a student sustainability conference- Thomas Deacon Academy
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12:30-13:10: Lunch
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Steve Walker – Careers Hub Manager, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority
In the Living Hub (LLP001)
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Jack Dennis - Area Manager East, Careers and Enterprise Company
Roundtable activityIn the Living Lab (LLP001)
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Panel discussion
Chaired by Andrea Wood, Assistant Director for Skills and Employment, CPCA
Mark Cowdell, Cambridgeshire County Council
Kim Jeffries, Cambridgeshire County Council
Sarah Yong, Youth Futures Foundation
Julian Bradwell, Kooth
Saffron Goose, CPCA Youth Employment ForumIn the Living Lab (LLP001)
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14:45 - 15:00: Panel discussion
Other resources
Getting there
There is no parking at ARU Peterborough but there are several public car parks less than a five-minute walk away:
Bishop's Road, PE1 5AP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BwBSNPWbSBXrY2WPA
Wellington Street, PE1 5DU: https://maps.app.goo.gl/r6hf6AP8HgvFtmNE6
If you require accessible parking, please get in touch with a member of the Careers Hub team. The conference will take place in the Living Lab - please see the campus map in your delegate pack for instructions on how to find the building.
Registration will begin in the Living Lab at 9:15am, followed by time for refreshments and networking until the conference begins at 9:45am.
