Expression of Interest - SME Training for Green Sector Growth
Schedule
Tue Apr 28 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
AECOM | Salford, EN
About this Event
Please note - registrations will record interest and be used to inform planning for an in‑person session.
What the session covers
o Green growth opportunities, Greater Manchester sector demand, priority skills gaps and the support routes SMEs can use now.
Who contributes
o AECOM will lead the workshop, with information sourced from colleges and training providers helping to spotlight current programmes and apprenticeship pathways.
Agenda
· Welcome (10 mins)
o Context, aims and why green growth matters locally.
· Opportunities (20 mins)
o Retrofit, heat pumps, EV and sustainable construction.
· Skills gap (20 mins)
o Showing shortages and running a quick poll on workforce needs
· Training routes (20 mins)
o Colleges and providers will spotlight courses and apprenticeships
· Workshop (30 mins)
o Table discussion on skills, barriers and business demand.
· Funding (10 mins)
o Sharing grants, subsidies and support routes SMEs can access.
· Wrap up (10 mins)
o Key takeaways, next steps and close
Where is it happening?
AECOM, 100 Cathedral Approach, Salford, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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