Green Careers Archives - Catalyse Change

What are our alumni saying?

March 24, 2025

The year 2025 marks Catalyse Change’s 10th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than by reconnecting with our alumni? Through our green careers and mentoring programme, we’ve directly supported over 400 young women and non-binary changemakers in their journey towards impactful, purpose-driven careers. To reflect on our achievements and shape our future offerings, we contacted them for feedback. The responses have given us invaluable insights into the impact of our programmes – and plenty of reasons to celebrate! Here…

Diversity is what makes us Great

February 10, 2025

Traci Lewis

Would you like to work with us? How you can support diversity, equity & inclusion. What comes to mind when you hear the word diversity? Many people immediately think of race, culture, or ethnicity. While these are key aspects, diversity is much broader – it influences every part of our lives, from our workplaces to our communities, food systems, and economies. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are currently under attack. But we know that diversity makes us stronger. In…

Catalyst Stories: Transforming Futures through Green Careers & Empowerment

January 29, 2025

Traci Lewis

As we step into a new year, January is a time for reflection and planning. Looking back at last year’s Catalyse Change programme, we’ve gathered insights from our end-of-programme survey to celebrate successes and shape an even more impactful experience for the year ahead. Through our catalyst stories, we explore the transformative journey they embarked on, gaining confidence, direction, and community support as they forged their career paths in sustainability. Who are our catalysts? Our programme attracts passionate changemakers from…

Why have a mentor?

November 26, 2024

Traci Lewis

As we wrap up our 2024 Mentoring Programme, we’re taking a moment to reflect on this year’s participants’ incredible journeys and achievements. The programme, designed to empower young women and non-binary changemakers, continues to make a real difference by supporting them to thrive in green and sustainable careers. Through the shared experiences of our mentors and mentees, it’s clear that mentoring is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. It provides guidance, encouragement, and the confidence and clarity needed…

Fastest Growing Green Skills

November 24, 2024

Traci Lewis

Green skills growth trends: Did you know that hiring rates for green skilled professionals are 54.6% higher than the average ones? This is just one of the latest insightful findings from recent quality research around green skills. In this blog Traci Lewis has outlined some of the key findings from these reports including; the top 10 fastest growing technical and soft skills and how young people can access them, along with links and summaries to the full reports for further…

Join Us for Green Careers Week in Bristol!

October 17, 2024

Traci Lewis

Are you passionate about sustainability and shaping the future of green careers? As part of Green Careers Week next month, we invite you to join us in Bristol on November 6th at the Triodos Foundation for a dynamic and engaging day that promises to inspire and connect changemakers across sectors. This is your opportunity to: ➡️ Take part in thought-provoking talks and discussions led by young people, businesses, and education leaders, addressing critical topics such as green skills, the evolving…

What is a work placement like?

September 15, 2024

Traci Lewis

What is it like to embark on a summer work placement with Vattenfall, one of Europe’s leading energy companies, committed to a fossil-free future? This year, four bright individuals—Annika, Onome, Neelima, and Sophie—spent their summers working at Vattenfall’s UK offices in Edinburgh, London, and Bristol. These placements offered a rich blend of hands-on experience, professional development, and an opportunity to contribute to sustainability-focused projects. Here’s a look at what each of them experienced and learned during their time at Vattenfall.…

Who are our new Mentors?

July 24, 2024

Traci Lewis

We meet two of our brilliant new mentors as we kick off our 2024 programme. Many of our mentors have been with us for a few years or more now. However, we are delighted to be joined by many new ones this year too. Women who are working in sustainability who want to ‘give back’ and have much experience and knowledge to share. Steph Housty and Eirini Metaxotou are two of our new sustainability mentors who have shared their stories…