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Ellie Shipman: My Green Education & Career Path

August 1, 2017

Ellie Shipman is speaking at our Catalyst Bootcamp about her Green Education & Career Path Job title: Fun Palaces Ambassador at University of Bristol, and freelance artist and Director / Founder of something good, something useful. Qualifications: MSc Sustainable Development in Practice at UWE, BA Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art and Design, UAL Why did you become an environment/sustainability professional? I have always had a deep concern for the environment. I remember as a child being shocked when…

Catalyst Bootcamp Mentor Nicci Peck: My Career in Sustainability

July 25, 2017

Traci Lewis

Nicci Peck – who is a mentor at our Catalyst Bootcamp next month, has told us about her career journey and experiences. Job title: CEO SOFA Project Qualifications: BA (hons) 2:1 English Literature & Language; Post Graduate Diploma in Careers Guidance Why did you become an environment/sustainability professional? I’ve always had a keen personal interest in Recycling & Reuse and several years ago had the great opportunity to become a Trustee of SOFA Project which really increased my knowledge about Reuse…

Free Bursary places for Sustainability Summer Camp in Bristol

July 25, 2017

Traci Lewis

Free Bursary Places for Sustainability Summer Camp in Bristol! Are you a teenage girl looking for some new inspiration, skills and like-minded friends this summer? If so the Catalyst Bootcamp – at Bristol Uni campus on 22nd – 24th August – could be for you. It is an inspiring and empowering educational programme to help teenage girls be skilled for a changing world. To help ensure no-one is excluded who wants to attend; Bristol University, Pukka Teas, Skanska and Triodos…

Dave Jarman: My Career in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

July 25, 2017

Traci Lewis

Dave Jarman, Bristol University – who is helping to facilitate our Catalyst Bootcamp next month – shares his Career journey and learning… Job title: Teaching Fellow in Entrepreneurship / Freelance Innovation Consultant Qualifications: MA in Myth; BA (hons) in English & American Literature and Classical; Civilisation Certificate in Training Practice; Certificate in Life Coaching Why did you choose a career in Entrepreneurship & Innovation? I became an educator/innovation consultant through a series of happy accidents and constantly cultivating my interests in creativity,…

Rachel Quinn: My Green Career in Construction

July 22, 2017

Traci Lewis

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’.…