Do you want to make a difference through a purpose-led career? Curious about global climate solutions and green career opportunities? But confused about what to do and how?

We are excited to announce that our 10th Catalyst Summit and Mentoring 2025 is now open for bookings!

Our online sustainability empowerment and green careers mentoring programme for young women and non-binary changemakers aged 18-30. 

This year, we have moved it to the autumn, with the Catalyst Summit taking place on 18th and 25th October and the mentoring programme running from November to March next year. There will be five online masterclasses and meet-ups for further personal and career development, along with peer networking opportunities, throughout the programme.

We can promise you a transformative learning journey that builds on what has worked well over the past nine years, while also incorporating feedback from our previous cohorts.

What will I learn?

Join us for inspirational speakers, expert guidance on green careers, and insightful discussions on sustainability.

Learn green skills, understand climate career options & pathways, and meet your mentor to help guide your changemaker journey.

Grow, learn and be inspired through our transformative women-centred coaching, intergenerational mentoring, and peer group networking.

Speakers include climate activist & author Mya-Rose Craig, specialist sustainability coaches Claire Osborne and Joey Clifton, and many other inspirational women, purpose-led businesses, and NGOs.

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Why join us?

  • Grow your confidence & find your purpose – be inspired and empowered.
  • Excellent networking opportunity – meet sustainable businesses & new contacts.
  • One-to-one sustainability mentoring – to help guide your change-maker journey.
  • Monthly meet-ups & masterclasses – stay connected and supported throughout.
  • Learn about green careers & skills – be up-to-date on what employers want.
  • Make new like-minded friends – join a safe space to learn, connect, and have fun.

How can I join?

We have free sponsored bursaries available for application here, ensuring that everyone who wants to participate can do so. ‘Pay-as-you-can’ bursaries are also available! We have also managed to keep ticket prices low, with Early Bird offers available, to encourage early bookings – go here to book.

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What do our alumni say about it?

The connections made, the insightful discussions allowed me to learn from fellow catalysts and be inspired by people from the industry, from the stories of their career journey. Audrey

Really good for networking and careers in sustainability. Sophie

Have an open mind, and you will learn so much. Ramandeep 

It really inspires you to be surrounded by so many like-minded women, and to have a mentor to guide you through your journey is a rare opportunity.  Rucha

Networking, opening my eyes to different green career pathways, learning new things. Just love it! I think this course is really going to help me and I’ll definitely be looking for more opportunities like this. Sophie

Thanks to our sponsors

Many thanks to all our amazing sponsors and partners, who have made it possible for us to run our Catalyst Summit and Mentoring programme for the 10th year. With thanks to; Natracare, Burges Salmon, Ecosurety, Everoze, Green Unlimited, Freeths, Junxion, Bidfoods UK, Schumacher Institute.

For more information and to book visit here

To apply for a free sponsorsed bursary go here

For all enquiries please contact Traci Lewis traci@catalysechange.