British Gas / To create 1,000 ‘green jobs’

British Gas has unveiled plans to create 1,000 “green” jobs over the next three years for young, unemployed people.

The energy giant has teamed up with environmental charity Global Action Plan and consultancy Accenture to provide free training to more than 1,400 young people not currently in education, employment or training.

Each person who completes the five-day course is guaranteed an interview with the energy supplier, where it is anticipated 1,000 under-25s will go on to get jobs with the company.

The project, dubbed Transform, comes in response to the UK’s continuing youth unemployment crisis, with almost one million 16 to 24-year-olds out of education, employment or training, British Gas said.

Claire Williams, managing director of British Gas’ new energy division, said: “Growth, unemployment and sustainability are big challenges for the country.

“Big British companies have a responsibility to make a positive contribution which is why we are taking action to create skilled green jobs in areas of low employment. This training will make a difference to unemployed young people who will get skills and jobs as well as hard-pressed households who will benefit from energy efficiency measures.”

Under the partnership, Global Action Plan will provide training to 17 to 25-year-olds on Jobseekers’ Allowance who, if successful, will gain a Btec qualification in sustainability.

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via British Gas to create ‘green jobs’ – Independent.ie.