My name is Lauren and I’m 17 years old. I live in a small coastal town in West Wales called Aberystwyth, where I’m currently studying at Coleg Ceredigion doing an extended diploma in media as well as an A level in Biology through the open college. My hobbies are sewing and playing the guitar. What would your dream job be? My dream job is to work within the criminal justice system to support children and teenagers to prevent them from…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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’.…
Catalyst Bootcamp is an inspiring, fun and empowering sustainability summer camp to help teenage girls gain skills for a changing world. To help teenage girls consider a Green Career while providing tools for them to develop their own personal resilience and to deal effectively with stress and anxiety. It will connect young women with inspiring mentors, women already working in a diverse range of sustainability sectors and roles. They will run practical sustainability projects to develop the girls’ skills and…
