During Green Careers Week, students across the school came together for an assembly designed to raise aspirations, support diversity, challenge stereotypes, and highlight exciting career opportunities that can genuinely make a difference to our world.

The assembly focused on the growing importance of green skills – the abilities, attributes, values, attitudes, knowledge, and technical expertise needed to adapt services, processes, and industries in response to climate change. These skills are no longer optional; they are becoming essential in every sector of employment.

What Are Green Careers?

A green career is any job, role, or occupation that contributes to preserving or restoring the environment and protecting our planet. Importantly, green careers are not limited to traditionally ‘green’ industries such as renewable energy or conservation. In fact, every industry can be green.

Green Careers Week highlighted how sustainability is about preserving the resources we rely on today for future generations. Whether working in technology, healthcare, construction, finance, media, or education, sustainability now plays a role in shaping how businesses operate and grow.

Green Skills Across Every Industry 

Students learned that green skills are closely linked to STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), but they are also valuable in creative, business, and service-based roles. Employers increasingly look for individuals who can think sustainably, innovate responsibly, and adapt to a changing world.

Real-World Examples

Well-known organisations are already leading the way. For example, Sky, a major TV and broadband provider, demonstrates that even large media and technology companies have a vital role to play in reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices.

Students also heard about OVO Energy, an organisation often associated with green careers. OVO emphasised that green skills are needed across all industries – not just those traditionally viewed as environmentally focused – reinforcing the message that everyone can contribute.

Find Out More

Students interested in exploring green careers further can access individual case studies on SharePoint under Careers and Guidance. These resources showcase real people, real jobs, and real pathways into careers that support a sustainable future.