Event Overview:
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
- 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