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Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Groups set up green skills scheme for young people
A new placement scheme is being launched to give young people from marginalised communities paid work in the environmental sector. GENeration ReuZe is the latest project from Bristol-based organisations City to Sea and the Youth Environment Service (YES). The partnership is looking to raise £20,000 for the green skills project, which would then receive £5,000 match funded by Big Give's Green Match Fund. City to Sea CEO Jane Martin said: "A climate and environmental emergency is all our young people know. They are paying the high costs for previous generations' throw-away culture and plastic waste." More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol She added: "Generation ReuZe will give 18 to 25 year-olds a say in how the future circular economy should work and a seat at the table with government leaders and legislators." The project will support two young activists into 12-month-long, full-time, paid placements at a living wage. They will also have access to a career coach and join a network of peers. YES co-director Jess Clynewood said the scheme will ensure young people will have access to "amazing opportunities". "YES aims to offer life-changing experiences for young people, and I have no doubt that working with City to Sea to tackle plastic pollution and clear up our waterways will be a fantastic first step into a green career," she said. Organisations or individuals that want to be considered should contact YES or City to Sea direct. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. 'Climate voices are being drowned out' World Refill Day launched to tackle plastic crisis City to Sea YES
BBC News
24-04-2025
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- BBC News
Bristol environmental groups creating paid work for young people
A new placement scheme is being launched to give young people from marginalised communities paid work in the environmental ReuZe is the latest project from Bristol-based organisations City to Sea and the Youth Environment Service (YES).The partnership is looking to raise £20,000 for the green skills project, which would then receive £5,000 match funded by Big Give's Green Match to Sea CEO Jane Martin said: "A climate and environmental emergency is all our young people know. They are paying the high costs for previous generations' throw-away culture and plastic waste." She added: "Generation ReuZe will give 18 to 25 year-olds a say in how the future circular economy should work and a seat at the table with government leaders and legislators."The project will support two young activists into 12-month-long, full-time, paid placements at a living will also have access to a career coach and join a network of co-director Jess Clynewood said the scheme will ensure young people will have access to "amazing opportunities". "YES aims to offer life-changing experiences for young people, and I have no doubt that working with City to Sea to tackle plastic pollution and clear up our waterways will be a fantastic first step into a green career," she or individuals that want to be considered should contact YES or City to Sea direct.
