The current trend is to use micro-credentials in place of larger awards or certificates in green skills and sustainability. These can be regularly updated to keep up with emerging technological advances and be crafted to address specific local needs.
Deliver Adult Green Skills
Funding for adults has changed significantly over the past two years. The Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has closed the Adult Education Budget (AEB) and has been replaced by the Adult Skills Fund (ASF)
Adult green skills are funded through ASF as tailored learning, specialised micro-credentials in green skills can be delivered as either a stand-alone unit, or can be combined to form adult skills programmes.
South Thames College Group are successfully delivering adult green skills programmes in solar technology and retrofitting. They commissioned Green Skills Solutions to craft two brand-new micro-accreditations and combined these with other units to form a new programme.
A growing number of providers are starting to offer green micro-accreditations at full cost or co-funded. Colleges and independent training providers are working directly with employers to deliver their ESG goals through on-line training. Some providers are offering courses on-line directly to individuals wanting to upskill or retrain. This model boosts revenue, saves on training costs and plugs local skills gaps.
A new innovation fund has been established to finance the costs of developing new micro-credentials to address skills gaps, particularly in artificial intelligence and green skills.
The Funding Adult Green Skills initiative aims to equip adults with the knowledge and training necessary to thrive in the rapidly growing green economy. This includes delivering tailored learning programs designed to upskill or reskill adults in areas such as sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental innovation.
Through the Green Skills Solutions initiative, we offer accessible and co-funded training options, helping learners and employers prepare for a low-carbon future. Courses are available through various delivery models and funding options—ensuring that green skills are not just for the few, but for everyone.
Whether you’re an employer looking to green your workforce or an individual aiming to upskill in sustainability, now is the time to take action. Contact us today and be part of the workforce driving the UK’s transition to a greener future. Collaborate with us to shape the green economy through education, innovation, and opportunity.
The future is green—get the skills to lead it.
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