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The Pilot is helping all businesses to access and benefit from low carbon technologies such as this battery electric digger, while also improving green skills across the county
GOING GREENER
LANCASHIRE’S COLLEGES ARE DELIVERING A GREEN SKILLS REVOLUTION
A green revolution is taking place across Lancashire.
To address the skills needed in the low-zero carbon economy of the future, colleges and businesses are working together on a major ground-breaking scheme - and every business can benefit.
Through the Department for Education’s £8.4m Strategic Development Fund Pilot, the county’s colleges are addressing current and emerging skills needs by working in partnership with local business communities.
Through Lancashire’s Colleges, hundreds of businesses are already improving their carbon footprint, reducing consumption and identifying business opportunities. This includes training to upskill employees on the latest low carbon technologies such as electric vehicles and low carbon heating systems and sharing practices on modern methods of manufacturing.
Businesses can access expert advice and support and use the latest technology in dedicated Skills Hubs. They can visit
www.tlc.ac.uk/sdf or contact their local college.
The support is available throughout Lancashire, whether a business is based in Lancaster or Leyland, Burnley or Blackpool. The pilot offers opportunities for all employers to develop an understanding of the business opportunities, the need to become more environmentally aware and how to make the necessary changes to become more sustainable.
For example, the Low Carbon Hub is supporting all small and medium sized businesses to develop a low or net zero carbon plan, unlock new opportunities and markets and create a highly skilled workforce.
For manufacturers large and small, colleges are investing in virtual reality headsets and associated software which can provide immersive experiences and environments. The technology can be taken to businesses to better visualise designs before manufacture, particularly across more challenging manufacturing environments such as nuclear, aerospace or oil and gas.
Lancashire’s construction sector is one of the most affected from the move to low-zero, with the skills needed to meet the demand for green homes and commercial property. A new building skills zone will support
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