New Energy Workforce, securing the skills for a low carbon future

This event is not organised by the ONE HULL Business Forum. Please confirm details with the event organiser before travelling.

Tens of thousands of jobs are on the horizon in the new renewables, energy and chemicals process workforce over the coming few years, and many of them will be on the Humber, say industry experts.

The massive potential for jobs in the region will come under the spotlight at a Hull conference organised by Humber Chemical Focus Ltd (HCF) and the University of Hull’s business-facing renewable energy and low carbon organisation, CASS.

Entitled ‘New Energy Workforce, securing the skills for a low carbon future,’ the event, to be held at the University of Hull on March 28, will assess how the region’s businesses, local government and communities can work together to make the most of the opportunity.

The conference is targeted at the energy industries, as well as students and apprentices, colleges, schools and universities, careers advisers, business support organisations, government and public sector organisations.

Running between 1pm and 6pm on Wednesday, March 28, at the University of Hull’s Allam Lecture Theatre, it will be preceded by a business exhibition and workshop, with refreshments provided before and after.

A question and answer panel discussion will be chaired by Tom Heap, BBC Countryfile presenter and Panorama reporter.

Tickets cost £75 +VAT (£60 +VAT early bird) for HCF members, or £90 +VAT (£75 +VAT early bird) for non-members. The early bird discount is available until February 29, 2012.

A limited number of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are also available.  For more information or to book your place please contact Bethan Clayton, HCF, t. 01469 552841, email .

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