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How can we rebuild our local economies and transform the way we live, to create sustainable development and well-being for people, the planet, and future generations? 4theRegion is a cross-sector network that brings together people, businesses, large organisations, community groups and educational institutions - who care about the future of South West Wales, and the wellbeing of our communities, and want to make a difference. The 4theRegion podcast is a way to stay connected with the huge range of different conversations and events that we host with people and organisations across the region. Our goal is to strengthen communication and collaboration across our region, so that everyone feels more positive, more empowered and better able to contribute to a happier, healthier and more resilient future. Our mantra is that the future of our region is in our hands - as the people, businesses and organisations of South West Wales. As you’ll hear, again and again, through the events and conversations that we host, there is so much happening, so many exciting projects and initiatives, so much important work, and so many reasons to feel positive and inspired. We think South West Wales is surely the BEST place to live and work in the whole of the UK - if not the world! - and we hope that by tuning into this podcast you will find nuggets of information and a general sense of empowerment, so that together we can co-create a happier, healthier future and a thriving economy, for Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Neath Port Talbot.
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Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Partners from across South West Wales come together to discuss some new initiatives to support the development of green skills across a variety of sectors.
This podcast episode is part of a series of conversations focused on the region's green economy. The Green Economy Conference, happening in November, aims to bring together businesses and organizations to discuss the growth of the green economy in South West Wales. The episode features discussions on various projects and initiatives related to skills development in areas such as renewable energy, construction, digital sector, and more. The focus is on preparing young people for future green careers, raising awareness about the opportunities in the green economy, and bridging the skills gap in the industry. Collaboration and working together across the region are seen as crucial for success.
The speakers in the discussion are as follows:
- Dawn Lyle, 4theRegion: Host of the conversation and representative of the Regional Green Economy Conference.
- Rob Holdcroft, Development Coordinator for the Regional Learning and Skills Partnership.
- Arwyn Williams & Jackie Mathias from Pembrokeshire College: Discusses projects related to renewable energy and skills development for young people.
- Bruce Fellows from Gower College, Swansea: Talks about initiatives in the construction and renewable energy sectors.
- Andrew Selby from Gower College, Swansea: Highlights the demand for upskilling in the renewable energy sector.
- Rachel Cook from University of Wales, Trinity St. David: Shares insights on skills development in construction and the use of virtual reality in education.
- Donna Griffiths from Bouygues UK: Discusses projects engaging with schools and young people in terms of future skills and enterprise.
- Sue Poole from Young Dragons: Talks about engaging young people in entrepreneurship and the use of artificial intelligence and virtual reality in education.
This conversation was hosted by 4theRegion in July 2023.
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