Green jobs are essential for the future, playing a vital role in protecting our environment and managing natural resources. Many of these roles contribute directly to preventing climate change, making them an exciting and impactful career choice for young people.

At Poltair School, we recognise the importance of educating our students about the changes happening in our world, the efforts being made to manage these changes, and the career opportunities that sustainable technologies can offer. Recently, we had the privilege of welcoming Jess Burton, Pre-16 Careers and Pathways Manager - Green Skills from Cornwall College (Camborne), to deliver a thought-provoking assembly to our Year 9 students.

Jess’s presentation focused on alternative energies, sustainable environments, and the rapidly expanding field of green careers. She highlighted the innovative opportunities emerging in the job market due to new technologies and how these advancements are shaping the way we design and construct buildings, develop transport solutions, and capture renewable energy.

Following the assembly, Jess joined two Year 9 Design Technology classes for an engaging hands-on workshop, bringing solar-powered car kits for students to build. This practical activity allowed students to experience firsthand how sunlight can be transformed into energy to power vehicles.