What is Sustainable Futures?

Sustainable Futures is a free programme for UK secondary schools and colleges designed to help prepare young people for a future job market shaped by climate change and the transition to a net zero economy.

How will it help my students?

This free course will equip young people with the knowledge and skills to drive - and thrive in - a future that works for people and the planet, no matter what career path they choose. 

How can I get involved?

We offer a variety of ways to equip you with the necessary tools to inspire the young people in your classroom.

CPD TRAINING: DELIVERING THE SUSTAINABLE FUTURES COURSE

The free certificated CPD training webinars led by our partners Villiers Park Educational Trust will help you to deliver all components of the Sustainable Futures course and support your students to apply sustainable thinking as they consider their post-education journey.  

CPD 1 - DELIVERING THE SUSTAINABLE FUTURES COURSE

22 November | 4-5pm

An introduction to the course and the concept of sustainable careers. Tips on how to deliver Module 1 - What is Sustainability? 

You'll cover sustainable values, the Sustainable Development Goals, and applied systems thinking. 

CPD 2 - SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

29 November |  4-5pm

You'll be equipped to deliver module 2 and learn how to bring to life concepts around sustainable business, including doughnut economics, the circular economy, and greenwashing. 

CPD 3 - MAPPING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER PATHWAY

6 December |  4-5pm

Guidance on how to deliver Module 3 where you’ll gain the tools to equip your students to apply sustainable thinking to improve their employability and pursue a career pathway that is good for them and the planet. 

>> To register for these sessions visit Sustainable Futures (external site)

Other ways to get involved in Sustainable Futures

Sustainable Business Encounters

You can invite inspirational role models into your classroom to talk about sustainability and what it means to have a career in sustainability through our F4S platform. By creating a sustainability event you will be linking your students with professionals at the cutting edge of sustainability who can raise awareness of sustainable careers, and showcase the importance of sustainable skills for your student's future and the planet.

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Sustainability Work Experience Placements

Schools can register their students' interest in sustainability work experience placements, facilitated by F4S. These flexible placements will be available to any students aged 14-18 years in school and will be organised through schools as and when they become available. Opportunities will range from 1 day insight events to two-week placements.

>> Register your school's interest in sustainability work experience placements

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