Sustainability Academy

The aim of the project is to encourage innovative schemes to support local economies by investing in skills training, supporting business growth and encouraging individuals to grow and develop, becoming more resilient and sustainable.

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The training offered at Borders College will help equip individuals with the skills required to seize new opportunities to benefit their business needs.  This includes equipping people with the skills required to capitalise on opportunities and the needs of their local area to meet an increasingly green and digital economy.

We have four distinct projects offering a range of learning opportunities

Natural Capital Entrepreneurship Training

Community Renewal Fund (CRF) Free Training.

Whether you are a business start-up, established organisation or an individual exploring new training and upskilling opportunities set yourself up for future success by signing up for the fully funded courses listed below. Simply click on the course link to find out more and book your place

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Carbon Literacy

The aim of the project is to deliver a range of Carbon Literacy learning packages, the costs, and impacts of everyday activities, and the motivation to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions on an individual, business or community level. This will help to meet our national Net Zero targets and Just Transition ambitions.

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Land Estates

Whether you are a business start-up, established organisation or an individual exploring new training and upskilling opportunities set yourself up for future success by signing up for the fully funded courses listed below. Simply click on the course link to find out more and book your place

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Borders College Rural Skills

Green Recovery Supply Chain

Whether you are a business start-up, established organisation or an individual exploring new training and upskilling opportunities set yourself up for future success.

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Green Recovery Supply Chain

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.

The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment. 

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-commjnity-renewal-fund-prospectus

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Further information

If you would like further information on any of the courses please email debi@borderscollege.ac.uk , or complete the form below.

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