Essex Green Skills Advisory Panel Launched at Chelmsford College
Chelmsford College proudly hosted the official launch of the Essex Green Skills Advisory Panel (GSAP) during its Clean Energy Jobs and Careers Fair, marking a significant step forward in supporting the region’s transition to a greener future. The event brought together further education partners part of FEDEC (Federation of Essex Colleges, including USP College, Harlow College, Colchester Institute, South Essex Colleges Group and ARU Writtle.
The launch was chaired by Luke McCarthy from Good People and featured panel discussions with representatives from organisations such as Quantum Group and other clean energy focused employers. Conversations centred on the skills needed to support the county’s growing green economy and the collaborative actions required to meet future workforce demands.
The Essex GSAP has formed at an ideal time, following the recent announcement of Colchester Institute as the region’s Clean Energy Technical Excellence College and the upcoming publication of the Local Skills Improvement Plan, which places clean energy at its core. The panel aims to work collectively to accelerate green skills development and support the delivery of practical, industry aligned solutions.
Launching GSAP during the College’s Clean Energy Fair provided a fitting way to celebrate Earth Day on 22nd April and highlighted the shared commitment between Chelmsford College and across Essex to building a sustainable future.