Mace Group visits Green Skills Academy for interactive Green Careers event

Students from Capital City College (CCC)‘s Green Skills Academy took part in a workshop hosted by global construction firm Mace Group.

On 11 December, a group of 18 students from Domestic Retrofit courses attended the Mace Group event at CCC’s Tottenham centre. Social Value Managers Sara Wright, Cory Ricketts and Oliver Kiely from Mace Group led the day’s activities which were organised in collaboration with Mishary Alfahad, Head of the Green Skills Academy.

Sarah Wright began with an informative presentation on the history of Mace Group, a leading name in the world of global construction and consultancy. The company has been involved in a number of high-profile projects including The Shard, the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Park and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and employs over 5000 people in the UK.

Following the presentation, students had the opportunity to take part in an interactive workshop where they completed design-based activities that encouraged interaction and teamwork. They were tasked with designing a new sustainable building, which allowed them to apply their existing knowledge while challenging them to use their creativity and collaboration skills.

During the event, students learnt about the range of roles and pathways involved in entering green careers. Sarah led discussions on a range of career paths and students gained insight into the skills needed to pursue different roles.

As part of the event, students also received valuable advice on the job application process and worked on improving their employability skills. The students learnt how to enhance and expand their job searches using social media and were given support in building and refining their CVs. The session also included mock interviews which gave students the opportunity to gain first-hand interview experience and receive feedback on their interview skills.

The students found the experience to be beneficial and motivating, with many commenting that the event had contributed to increased confidence in their career aspirations.

Tutor Dorna Shaieioun said: “The session was productive and very beneficial. I can see that my learners have enjoyed and benefited from it.”

Our Green Skills Academy prepares students for potential employment in Green Careers. With courses spanning areas such as Green Skills and Sustainability, Solar Energy and Domestic Retrofit, we offer pathways to a broad spectrum of Green Career opportunities.

If you’re interested in pursuing a Green Career, take a look at our Green Skills Academy courses and apply today!

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