ESF funded GreenWays to Work stages Cumbrian Conference

Impact are leading the way in Cumbria by using European funding to secure training and employment in the Low Carbon Economy, strengthening communities and benefitting those living in and around Workington and the West Coast

A conference at Lakes College on the 13thof September will appeal to those interested in West Cumbria’s local economy and the provision of skills linked to climate change. Over 13 organisations and industry specialists are presenting and the event has attracted an international expert on Industrial Ecology who will deliver a presentation on ‘Turning Environmental Problems into Business Opportunities’.

In 2012/13, over £22million of investment in domestic energy efficiency refurbishment will be spent in West Cumbria alone.

What will this mean for local Cumbrian businesses involved in construction, plumbing, electrical work or the energy supply chain?

• How can small companies win contracts in the face of European tendering processes?
• What are the opportunities for skills training and apprenticeships from local colleges?
• What can we learn from best practice in Sweden and how will Britain’s Energy Coast respond to the challenge of developing the low carbon economy?
• How are Housing Associations tapping into European grants and partnering energy companies to bring this investment to West Cumbria?

Who Should Attend?

Anyone with an interest in West Cumbria’s local economy and climate change skills; local councillors; policy makers; housing associations; businesses interested in winning contracts to deliver the programme; anyone involved in the energy supply chain; members of the public interested in energy efficiency refurbishment

How do I Book?

The Conference is organised by Impact Housing Association as part of a much wider partnership including Lakes College West Cumbria. Over 13 organisations and industry specialists are presenting. The Conference is one of 60 events co-funded through the European Social Fund and as part of the Cumbria Green Build Festival (Sept 10th-Sept 25th2011).

Places are limited, so please book by registering at:

http://www.cumbriagreenbuild.org.uk/index.php/events/event/?id=238

If you would like more information or you would like to bring a stand, please contact Impact HA’s Greenways to Work Team on 01228 633682 or email phild@impacthousing.org,uk