SustainAbility
Your Path To A Green Career Starts Here
🌱 Are You Ready to Help the Planet and Find A Job?
SustainAbility is a brand new project that helps young people get ready for jobs that protect the environment.
If you're aged 16 to 30 and looking to grow your confidence, learn new skills, and get hands-on experience in the world of Green Careers, this project is for you.
SustainAbility is all about supporting you to:
- Discover your talents
- Build skills that employers are looking for
- Get real work experience and placements
- Take steps toward long-term, meaningful employment
This project is run by ELITE and Innovate Trust. It's funded by the National Lottery Community Fund—so it’s completely free for you to join.
What You’ll Get
SustainAbility is all about supporting you to:
- Discover your talents
- Build skills that employers are looking for
- Get real work experience and placements
- Take steps toward long-term, meaningful employment
This project is run by ELITE and Innovate Trust.
SustainAbility is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund—so it’s completely free for you to join.
What Is A Green Career?
Green careers are all about jobs that help protect the planet and create a better future for everyone. Whether it’s working in renewable energy, improving how we heat our homes, reducing waste, or protecting nature—green careers are at the heart of tackling climate change.
These jobs are important because they help fight climate change. Wales wants to be net zero (no harmful emissions) by 2050. That means lots of new jobs will be needed!
To thrive in these roles, you’ll need green skills—that means having the knowledge, values, and attitudes to make choices that reduce harm to the environment.
These skills are becoming more important than ever as we move toward a more sustainable way of living.
If you care about the planet and want a job that makes a real difference, a green career through SustainAbility could be your perfect next step.
Can You Join?
SustainAbility is designed for young people aged 16 to 30 who are looking to build a future in Green Careers.
You can join if:
- You're aged between 16 and 30
- You live in one of the following areas: Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Vale of Glamorgan,
- You’re not currently in full-time employment, education, or training
- You want to build confidence, learn new skills, and explore work in green industries
- You have a disability —SustainAbility is inclusive and offers tailored support
How it Works
- Getting to Know You – We’ll take time to understand your interests, strengths, and goals.
- Vocational Profiling – Together, we’ll explore what kind of work suits you best.
- Finding the Right Job for You – We’ll help you search for roles that match your skills and passions.
- Working with Employers – We’ll connect with employers who are ready to support and grow with you.
- Providing Support That Sticks – You’ll get ongoing support both on and off the job to help you succeed long-term.
Ready to find out more?
Click here to apply and start your green careers journey.
Contact Us For More Information
You can call our friendly team on: 01443 226664
We operate between 08:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday.
SustainAbility is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.
