Skills Launchpad Plymouth
Green resources for 16 to 24-year-olds
Discover green jobs and skills for your future!
The green economy is an exciting space where you can shape the future and make a real difference. It focuses on solving big problems like pollution, climate change, and waste, while offering a wide range of careers that help protect the planet.
This page is designed to help you explore the green economy, discover careers that inspire you, and learn the skills you’ll need to get started. Whether you’re passionate about technology, the environment, or innovation, there’s a green career for you, and we’re here to help you find it.
For great resources to help with next steps, click the links below.
We've grouped and provided links to the job profiles of some of the 100s of career pathways available in the Green Economy.
Agriculture, Ecology and Conservation
Art, Design, and Creative Engineering
Business, Strategy, and Leadership
Construction, Infrastructure, and Urban Development
Digital and Technology
Energy and Environmental Engineering
Geoscience and Earth Systems
Marine Science and Careers
Looking for more? Take a look at these helpful career websites:
● Videos and Documentaries:
● Online Courses:
FutureLearn: Free courses on sustainability and climate change.
OpenLearn by The Open University: Free environmental courses.
● Interactive Tools:
Carbon Footprint Calculator: Measure your impact on the planet.
Local volunteering opportunities:
Youth-led campaigns:
Young Climate Ambassadors A youth-led initiative aiming to amplify the voices of young people in climate activism and policy.
Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) A student-led organisation working to empower young people to drive sustainability on campuses and beyond.
Teach the Future A campaign pushing for climate education to be integrated into school curriculum across the UK.
YouTube channels
Instagram accounts
Games
Plasticity A game focusing on plastic waste reduction and environmental awareness.
Lumino City An adventure game set in a beautifully crafted world made from physical materials, exploring themes of sustainability.
Beyond Blue Explore the mysteries of the ocean and the importance of marine conservation.
Save a Rhino Game A game that raises awareness about rhino conservation efforts and the threats they face.
IceFlows A game centered on the effects of climate change on icebergs and the environment.
Working with Water A game highlighting water conservation and resource management.
World Rescue Game A simulation game where players help solve global environmental problems.
Eco A multiplayer game where players build a civilisation while balancing ecology and economy.
Bleached A-Z A game focused on coral bleaching and its environmental impact.
Niche – Game of Life A simulation game about evolution, ecosystems, and species survival.
Morphy A game from the Smithsonian focused on environmental changes and their impact on wildlife.
WWF Free Rivers AR An augmented reality app promoting the preservation of rivers and natural habitats.
Sustainable Cities Arcade A game designed to challenge players to build sustainable cities while managing resources.
UMich Games A collection of educational environmental games from the University of Michigan.
Go Wild with WWF An interactive app by WWF focusing on wildlife conservation and climate action.
Challenges:
30 Days Wild – Wildlife Trusts: A challenge encouraging individuals to take simple actions each day to connect with nature. The booklet provides activities to engage with wildlife at home or outdoors.
30 Days Wild for Schools: Offers schools resources to engage students in nature-based challenges and learning.
Rainforest Alliance – 30 Days: A global initiative focused on sustainability with 30 daily actions to promote environmental awareness and conservation.
Climate Launchpad: A competition empowering green startups, inviting participants to develop innovative solutions to climate change.