{"id":1902,"date":"2022-03-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2022-03-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T00:00:00","slug":"vital-supporting-new-green-skills-training-programme-targeting-unemployed-in-west-yorkshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitalenergi.creativespark.co.uk\/?p=1902","title":{"rendered":"Vital supporting new green skills training targeting unemployed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff<\/p>\n<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1, shrink-to-fit=no\"><meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\"><meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><title>Vital supporting new green skills training programme targeting unemployed in West Yorkshire<\/title><meta name=\"description\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"keywords\" content=\"\"><meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"googlebot\" content=\"index,follow\"><meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary\"><meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Vital supporting new green skills training programme targeting the unemployed in West Yorkshire\"><meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"twitter:image\" content=\"http:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/lohhjbd0\/untitled-1.jpg\"><meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"website\"><meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/press-releases\/vital-supporting-new-green-skills-training-programme-targeting-unemployed-in-west-yorkshire\/\"><meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Vital supporting new green skills training programme targeting the unemployed in West Yorkshire\"><meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"\"><meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"http:\/\/www.vitalenergi.co.uk\/media\/lohhjbd0\/untitled-1.jpg\"><meta property=\"og:image:alt\" content=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p><span class=\"rich-text-pumps__text rte__text\">Vital Energi are one of seven employers supporting an important initiative by Generation UK which aims to train, support and place unemployed people into high demand and meaningful jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The scheme involves a 10-week programme to equip learners with the technical and behavioural skills they need to thrive in the green energy sector as Retrofit Advisors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"wrap quote__wrap\">\n<div class=\"swiper-container js-simple-quotes\">\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"quote__holder\"><span class=\"quote__icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"36\" height=\"28\" viewbox=\"0 0 36 28\"><g fill=\"#F58220\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M12.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 5.681 28H2.033a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 12.319 0zM30.319 0h3.648a2 2 0 0 1 1.838 2.788l-10.286 24A2 2 0 0 1 23.681 28h-3.648a2 2 0 0 1-1.838-2.788l10.286-24A2 2 0 0 1 30.319 0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg> <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"quote__holder\">\n<p class=\"quote__text\">We are delighted to be working with Generation on this exciting green careers initiative as it presents candidates with a unique opportunity to work on some of the UK\u2019s innovative and exemplary heat network projects. The roles available will be instrumental in developing our service further in the residential sector and will help to raise industry standards.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"quote__author\">Mike Cooke, <span class=\"quote__position\"> Managing Director, North &amp; Scotland, Vital Energi <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rich-text-case-study rte\">\n<div class=\"wrap rich-text-case-study__wrap\">\n<p>Retrofit Advisors are in growing demand across energy companies, specialist installers, housing associations and local councils.\u00a0 It\u2019s estimated we\u2019ll need ~10,000 skilled retrofit professionals by 2025 alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jess Sewter, Partnerships Director for Generation in Leeds City Region explains<\/strong>, \u201cWe\u2019re looking to bring the success of our bootcamps to a new green jobs programme for the region, working with Trustmark and the Retrofit Academy and with support from funding partner Macquarie and local employers in the sector.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Businesses across the sector already report capacity challenges and the difficulty in finding people with the right skills and aptitude for these roles, whilst at the same time youth employment has been severely impacted by the pandemic, especially for those from underrepresented backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.generation.org\/yorkshire\/greenjobs\/\">Retrofit Advisor programme<\/a> launches 14 March 2022 and is open for applications from anyone 18 and over, living in Leeds City Region and not in education or employment. The programme suits those eager to make a difference to climate change, provide great customer service, and embark on an exciting new career.<\/p>\n<p>To book on to the programme or find out more about the application requirements, please use this link <a href=\"https:\/\/genuk.online\/Vital\">https:\/\/genuk.online\/Vital<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Vital supporting new green skills training programme targeting unemployed in West Yorkshire Vital Energi are one of seven employers supporting an important initiative by Generation UK which aims to train, support and place unemployed people into high demand and meaningful jobs. 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