In a monumental step towards a more sustainable future, Abingdon & Witney College has secured a major funding, paving the way for fully funded green and eco-friendly home improvement courses.

This is exciting news for residents of West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, and Cherwell districts! This is a golden opportunity for locals to gain cutting-edge skills that are not only in high demand but also crucial for a sustainable future.

Thanks to generous funding from West Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, and Cherwell District Councils, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, these innovative courses will cover essential topics like installation and maintenance of heat pumps, understanding domestic retrofit, unvented hot water heating systems, and more.

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Whether you're looking to upskill, reskill, or simply expand your knowledge in green technologies, this is your chance to join the green revolution!

Jacqui Canton, Principal and Chief Executive of Abingdon & Witney College, shared her enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled to continue offering these free courses that empower individuals with essential skills in the green technology sector. Our vision, 'Be You Be Extraordinary,' is at the heart of this initiative, enhancing employability and supporting a sustainable future for our community."

Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), this initiative focuses on job training and green skills development, enhancing employability and promoting sustainability within the community.

To kick off this exciting initiative, we hosted a launch event on Monday, 19th August, at the state-of-the-art Net Zero Skills Hub at Abingdon & Witney College which was a resounding success! The atmosphere was electric as eager participants gathered to learn more about these ground-breaking courses.

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The event saw an enthusiastic turnout, with attendees keen to seize the opportunity to enrol in these FREE courses and kickstart their journey toward a greener, more sustainable future.

Course Offerings:

  • Level 3 Award in Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pumps
  • Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit
  • Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice
  • Environmental Awareness and Introduction to Heat Pumps/Introduction to PV/Solar  Thermal.

This initiative, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), is more than just a training program—it's a movement aimed at enhancing employability, promoting sustainability, and fostering a skilled workforce ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

For more information on the available courses, visit abingdon-witney.ac.uk or contact us on netzerohub@abingdon-witney.ac.uk.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary chance to be part of something truly transformative. Together, let's build a greener, more skilled future!