Skills for a Net Zero World: Unlock new business opportunities – Workshop

About the workshop

This 2 hour in-person workshop, held at Oldham College has been designed specifically for Small & Medium Businesses to help you understand the current and future skills needed to deliver Net Zero and low-carbon projects — and how these skills can open new business opportunities. 

This workshop will give you: 

• Direct insights from major contractors, clients, and industry partners on the skills they value in supply chains. 

• Practical guidance on the capabilities your workforce needs to deliver low-carbon projects successfully. 

• Opportunities to connect with training providers and support organisations to upskill your teams efficiently. 

• Clear pathways to growth, helping you future-proof your business and access new revenue streams. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is ideal for small & medium sized business owners, directors, and managers who want to: 

• Equip their teams with low carbon skills and the skills needed to achieve Net Zero. 

• Understand how these skills can unlock new contracts and business opportunities. 

• Stay competitive in a rapidly evolving construction and infrastructure market. 

Workshop topics 

Workshop Topics Include: 

• Key skills and capabilities for Net Zero and low-carbon delivery. 

• Insights from clients and contractors on supply chain expectations. 

• Practical guidance on upskilling and accessing training. 

• Networking with industry and education partners. 

• Lessons from local sustainable projects and case studies. 

You will hear from

• Hattie Webb, Consultant, Action Sustainability
  • Net Zero Skills Workshop

• Kane Greenhough, Senior Sustainability Manager, Morgan Sindall
  • The major contractor perspective on Net Zero Skills required
• Chris Norburn, Owner, Cantec Energy Solutions
  • The SME’s perspective, how it works in practice
• Andrew Hunt, Green Energy and Sustainability Manager, Oldham Council
• Jacob Scott, Sustainability Officer, Oldham College
  • What the college is doing and how it can help you