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Greenskills aims to build effective, vibrant, cross-sector partnerships that actively engage workers with employers and other relevant green focussed groups. Greenskills is Australia's first initiative that incorporates sustainability into every day practice through dedicated training programs. Skills for sustainability are critical for the success of the economy’s future. Understanding and embracing issues around climate change will create job opportunities. Workforce development is critical for the success of any organisation and an individual’s future.

With assistance from the Government, WPC Group has launched Australia’s first youth based employment program dedicated to implementing training programs and developing work related skills with a sustainability focus. Greenskills offers training, mentoring and work placement opportunities for young Australians as they make the critical transition from school to work.

CEO Cook Off feeds 1000 homeless and reduces waste

Pic: Alan Joyce, CEO, Qantas Airways and Nicholas Wyman, CEO, WPC Group LtdThe 2013 CEO Cook Off hosted by Qantas and OzHarvest was a great success! WPC Group CEO Nicholas Wyman teamed up with Celebrity Chefs including Matt Moran, Maggie Beer, Poh Ling Yeow, Adam Liaw, Neil Perry and Pete Evans at the Cathedral Square in Sydney.

The purpose of the event was to raise awareness and much needed funds to assist Australians facing challenges in the areas of food security, homelessness and youth in crisis. The event raised a total of One Million Dollars while the CEOs and Celebrity Chefs put their sustainable culinary skills to work to cook up a storm to feed 1000 people in need.



Photo: Alan Joyce, CEO, Qantas Airways and Nicholas Wyman, CEO, WPC Group Ltd

 

Addressing Australia’s “Middle” Skills Gap

Nicholas Wyman looks at why a shortage of middle-skilled workers (such as electricians, chefs, carpenters, auto mechanics and welders) is resulting in diminished growth prospects for our economy. Why is this so and how can we fix it?

Australia has enjoyed a relatively robust economy and low unemployment rate for several years. Our success, however, has created a problem of a shortage of middle-skilled workers.

Nicholas discusses how we can close the Gap and what we can do to help reduce youth unemployment.

Nicholas explains how the current government programs are faring.

Download Addressing Australia's Middle Skills Gap article

 
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A word from Rob Gell



I would like to invite you to join this very exciting initiative. The ‘green economy’ will require both new skilled occupations and skills development in traditional occupations. The ‘green economy’ will grow through the creation and expansion of innovative organisations that offer solutions based on new cultures, new skill sets, and efficient technologies.

There are three drivers for this innovation: global warming and measures to address climate change - decarbonisation of the economy; customer demand for products and services that minimise their environmental footprint - supply chain solutions for mitigating risk and enhancing reputational value and; the need to restore and rehabilitate environmental mistakes of the past. These drivers will give rise to real employment opportunities.

Rob Gell
Greenskills Chairman



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Green Jobs for a Green Future Article


An article by Nicholas Wyman published in Habitat Magazine.

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