Haringey Council visits CCC’s Green Skills Academy

Visitors from Haringey Council tour Green Skills Academy and discuss ways to address challenges facing prospective Green sector professionals.

Capital City College (CCC) welcomed visitors from Haringey Council to the Green Skills Academy. On 28 January, a group of 16 Haringey Council staff members from a range of departments including the Employability and Social Value teams, visited the Green Skills Academy to learn more about how the academy operates and what it offers.

During the event, visitors were able to take a tour of the Green Skills Academy’s Green Labs, home to state-of-the-art renewable facilities designed to support students in gaining essential green skills. The equipment enables students to acquire hands-on experience working with elements such as air source heat pumps, solar thermal, solar PV, battery and electric vehicle charging, which complements their theoretical learning.

The tour was followed by a presentation by Mishary Alfahad, Head of the Green Skills Academy, who discussed the Green Academy’s key milestones in engaging with employers, learners from underrepresented groups and local job centres.

The attendees also learned about the range of industry-based Green Skills Academy courses, which currently include:

• Blade Repair Technician – Skills Bootcamp for Londoners
• Domestic Retrofit – Introduction (Green Skills Academy)
• Green Skills, Sustainability and Careers – Introduction (Green Skills Academy)
• Retrofit and Energy Assessment – Skills Bootcamp for Londoners
• Solar Energy – Introduction (Green Skills Academy)
• Wind Power – Skills Bootcamp for Londoners
• Working at Heights (IRATA Ropes) – Introduction – Skills Bootcamp for Londoners

The highlight of the event was a panel discussion which showcased a range of ideas for addressing key challenges and brought about a number of interesting conversations. The enthusiasm of representatives from both the Green Skills Academy and Haringey Council brought to light a shared enthusiasm for the academy’s work.

Mishary Alfahad, Head of the Green Academy, said: “There were so many intriguing questions from the panel which led to some really interesting conversations and the sharing of valuable ideas. What stood out to me was the enthusiasm of the team at Haringey Council and their willingness to support the mission and the goals of the Green Skills Academy.”

The Green Skills Academy has successfully supported 671 Londoners in employment, work placements, and apprenticeships and has engaged with over 120 employers to create valuable opportunities for students. With 89% of students coming from underrepresented groups, the Green Skills Academy remains committed to inclusivity and diversity as it continues to support Londoners in employment within Green industries.

Interested in a career in the thriving Green sector? Take a look at our Green Skills Academy courses.

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