Borders College receives recognition for their green energy skills

The Green Energy Skills Award celebrates individuals, groups or organisations going above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition of the energy workforce.

This includes initiatives supporting early careers, training and qualifications, industry standards and those either making the move from a background in traditional fossil fuel energy generation or adding to their skillset to work across both sectors through the transition.

The submission was focussed on The Sustainability Academy launched by the College in 2021. Funding secured through the UK Government’s Community Renewal Fund has enabled the College to research, develop and deliver fully-funded training to future leaders and entrepreneurs, focussing on natural capital skills and the green economy.

Jane Grant, Executive Director Enterprise and Business Innovation said: “Borders College is delighted to have been short-listed as a finalist in the Net-Zero Energy Transition Awards 22.

“We are committed to delivering on net-zero as an organisation through our Sustainability Strategy and through the huge programme of upskilling and reskilling that will help our businesses and communities reach those goals too.

“The College understands that affecting behavioural change is one of the biggest challenges we face on the journey to Net-Zero.

“The Sustainability Academy is making huge progress in tackling that challenge, by giving individuals and employers the support and knowledge they need to instigate change in their everyday lives and working environments.

“The College is thrilled that this project has been recognised by Scottish Renewables and hope to inspire and enable individuals and businesses to join us on our mission towards a more sustainable future.”

The Net-Zero Energy Transition Awards will take place on Thursday August 25 at the Chester Hotel, Aberdeen.