Traci Lewis, Author at Catalyse Change

Rachel Quinn: My Green Career in Construction

July 22, 2017

Rachel Quinn, one of the inspiring speakers at our Catalyst Bootcamp tells us about her Green Career pathway in the Construction industry.. with some useful tips… Job title: Senior Environmental Advisor, Skanska Construction Qualifications: IEMA Associate Certificate in Ecological Consultancy BSc (Hons) Psychology Why did you become an environment/sustainability professional? I began working in the construction industry as a site secretary in 2005. I had an interest in environmental and sustainability issues and quickly realised that a construction project could…

5 Reasons to send your Daughter on the Catalyst Bootcamp

July 13, 2017

Traci Lewis

Parents want the best opportunities for their children. They want them to have whatever it takes to be happy and successful – good health, positive attitude, ability to get on with others and good self-awareness. Young women need resilience, life and social skills and good self-esteem. Summer camps can help to provide these, through a positive, nurturing experience away from the stresses and distractions of day-to-day life and social media. The Catalyst Bootcamp on 22nd – 24th August, run by…

Do you know a Teenage Girl Dreaming of a Green Career?

July 11, 2017

Traci Lewis

From Bristol Green Capital Partnership (BGCP) blog 11 July 2017 Catalyse Change, an innovative new project to encourage and enable young women to pursue careers in sustainability, has recently received support from Bristol Green Capital Partnership through the Better Bristol campaign. One of its founders Traci Lewis has written the post below, outlining their journey so far and how you can help. A sustainability summer camp for young women Teenage girls face a multitude of challenges from body image issues, cyber bullying,…

Competition: Win a Free Place at the Catalyst Bootcamp

July 8, 2017

Traci Lewis

The Catalyst Bootcamp is a 3-day residential educational programme in Bristol – 22-24th August 2017 – for young women aged 14-19 years who are interested in a career in sustainability but aren’t quite sure how to go about it. Throughout July there is an opportunity for young women to WIN A FREE PLACE by stating in no more than 100 words – or with a 1-min video or image – explain; ‘Why I Want to Be a Catalyst for Change’.…