Green Skills Youth Training Programme

Can you imagine your future in a GREEN career?

Applications are now OPEN for the new Green Skills Youth Training Programme in Newham – and all 16-19 year olds who live or study in the borough are invited to apply. 

 

The aim of the Green Skills Programme is to inform and inspire Newham’s young people about their place in a sustainable future and the green economy, as well as enhancing their employability skills and CV.  

•  Starts January 2026! •

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Programme highlights

  • Informative and fun workshops on topics including:  

– Renewable energy 

– Circular economy 

– Community engagement 

– Environmental awareness 

–Energy efficiency 

– Sustainability in the built environment 

– Employability, including CV writing and interview skills 

  • Includes guaranteed 2 days’ paid work experience with a local employer/business.
  • Units accredited by AQA and the Retrofit Academy.

Why take part?

 

Future-proofed skills: Sustainability and green skills are an essential part of a future low-carbon economy and job market, and can lead to well-paid jobs with a positive social impact. 

Supported by local businesses: Several local businesses will offer work experience to participants and take part in a careers fair as part of the programme. 

Earn while you learn: Participants will be paid for 40 hours at the London Living Wage (currently £14.80 ph) rate. This includes 28 hours of workshop and session-based training, and 12 hours of work experience with a local employer. 

The programme will start on January 14th and run for 10 evening and weekend sessions through January – March. 

View from a graduate

"I've now developed the skills to be able to go into the world and have conversations about sustainability and renewable energy sources… I feel I have the knowledge to really make a difference in the world today."

FAQs

Will it help me get a job? 
Yes. The workshops and training sessions are designed to boost your employability and develop your transferable skills for the workplace. You will also have the chance to meet local employers, get support with CV writing and interview practice. You will also take part in 2 days of work experience, which you will be able to refer to in future job applications to show your suitability for the role. 
 
When and where will it take place? 
The programme will start on 14 January and run for 10 evening and weekend sessions from  January to March. Most of the sessions will take place at the Canning Town library, which is easily accessible by bus, train and tube. There will be a couple of site visits to local employers or places of interest, and we can pay for your travel to these if necessary. 
 
I don’t know what I want to do in the future, should I still apply? 
Yes. The programme itself will be fun, varied and interesting, and is not aimed at any one particular role or job. The whole point of the programme is to introduce people to the range of jobs that might be on offer in the future green economy, and the skills needed for them.  
 
I want to do a degree at university. How will this programme be useful to me?  
Taking part in this programme is exactly the sort of thing you can use in your UCAS application to show you have extended your learning beyond the standard academic curriculum. 
  
Do I get a qualification?  
Yes. You will complete AQA accredited units and an accredited unit from the Retrofit Academy, along with a certificate of attendance from Repowering London. 

  

What if I have more questions?
If you have any questions or problems completing the form, please contact Ali on 07736 772005 or on ali.fleming@repowering.org.uk. You can also find out more about the course by watching the video here and see the outline course schedule. 

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The Youth Training Programme course is run by Repowering London, in partnership with Newham Council.