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Greening the workforce: the case for sustainable skills

At my first Group Training National Conference, I was delighted to be invited to chair a session titled ‘Greening Group Training’.Many organisations are interested in how they can become more sustainable and I was pleased to see Group Training Australia (GTA) demonstrating leadership by featuring a session on how group training organizations (GTOs) are responding to the needs of industry and apprentices, and also incorporating sustainability policies and practices into their own businesses.

The panel session featured excellent examples of leadership in fostering skills for sustainability and introducing sustainable business policies and practices across a range of metropolitan, regional and remote GTOs. It featured WPC Group (Nicholas Wyman), Central West Group Apprentices (Ben Bardon) and Group Training Northern Territory (Mike Harrison).

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WPC Group Research shows strong interest in Sustainability

A recent WPC Group survey completed in May 2010 showed that when looking at future employment opportunities, 64.9% of respondents would select an employer with a strong commitment to the environment and sustainability to one that did not.  Over 32.5% stated that they would consider this when making a decision about employment. Only 2.6% of respondents had no interest.
 
Over 63.7% of people who completed the survey are currently seeking an apprenticeship or traineeship. Employers should take note: “young people are interested in your companies environmental and sustainability commitment” Nicholas Wyman, CEO of WPC Group Green skills said. 

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By Green Skills, ago

WPC Group attends Sensis Book Launch

Our Industry Consultant Mark D’Aversa stands proudly along side our Nominated Victorian Trainee of the year Concetta Barbagallo (WPC Group Sensis Trainee) at the launch of their new book Small Business, Big Opportunity: Sustainable Growth Launched on the 5th of May.

WPC Group has a built a close working relationship the the Sensis team with regards to Sustainability and business going green and feel Australia’s small and medium businesses are set to receive a helping hand to ‘green up’, thanks to a new free business book to be launched by Sensis on Tuesday 5 May called Small Business, Big Opportunity: Sustainable Growth.

As part of its commitment to fostering a sustainable future for Australia’s small and medium businesses, Sensis engaged renowned environmentalist and 2010 NSW Australian of the Year Jon Dee, to author the book.

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By Green Skills, ago

Climate Change @ Work Conference 2010

The Workplace Research Centre’s (WRC) Climate Change @ Work conference is taking place on the 26th of May at the Hilton in Sydney. This is a great opportunity for staff to ascertain the latest trends regarding sustainability in the workplace and green skills.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Growing the sustainable workplace”. Key leaders and policy makers will focus on major themes such as The future of green policy, Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World, Skills for Sustainability in Australia, Carbon reduction in the Workplace, Doing business in a new environmental reality and accompanying these presentations there will be case studies from the different intermediaries driving sustainability in Australian workplaces e.g. Group Training Organisations, Employers and Unions.

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By Green Skills, ago

Earth Unplugged Concert to Rock Toowoomba!

Earth Unplugged will be Queensland’s first (and one of Australia’s first) ‘carbon positive’ acoustic concerts being held in Queen’s Park, Toowoomba on Sunday 11th July, 2010.

Hugh Duffie, event organizer, is aiming to see the concert have a positive effect on the environment through carbon offsetting beyond carbon neutral. This will be achieved by purchasing Federal Government approved carbon offsets (Verified Emission Reduction Certificates) bought with the revenue generated from ticket sales, merchandise sales, sponsorship or grants, and revenue from selling hot food and drinks on the night.

Perth based company, ‘Carbon Neutral’ have been engaged to assess the emissions associated with the event and will produce a final report to ensure that the right amount offsets are purchased to generate the desired carbon positive outcome. Hugh is a passionate, young environmentalist and saw this as an opportunity to bring greater environmental awareness to Toowoomba while giving musicians an opportunity to showcase their talent at what will be considered, a unique and momentous event!

Prior to completing high school last year, Hugh lead the Environment Club at Toowoomba Grammar School and in July 2009, Hugh attended ‘Power Shift’, the Australian Youth Climate Coalition’s first national youth climate summit in Sydney. In September 2009 he was awarded – Keep Australia Beautiful QLD’s “Green and Healthy Schools – Young Legend” Award. WPC Group would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Hugh and the team coordinating Earth Unplugged and would urge Queenslanders to attend.

For more information, or to show your support, check out the group on Facebook by clicking HERE or you can visit the website, www.earthunplugged.com.au which will provide further information regarding event.

By Green Skills, ago