We prepare the workforce of the future for the jobs of the future.
Business
Powering Futures strengthens the connection between business and education, linking employers with future talent in over 100 Scottish schools to achieve shared goals of prosperity and sustainability.
Volunteering
Powering Futures bridges classrooms and workplaces, empowering professionals to inspire students, support teachers, and share real-world experiences.
Education
Our SCQF level 6 accredited programme equips learners with critical meta-skills that employers are looking for whilst gaining an understanding of sustainability knowledge.
NEWS
Brae High School pupils present showcase in Aberdeen
Seven Brae High School pupils showcased skills and confidence in Powering Futures Challenge, earning SCQF level 6 qualification.” Excerpt from The Shetland Times, click here to read the full story.
NEWS
CIHT, Powering Futures and AECOM - Working Together to inspire a Sustainability Focussed Workforce of the future
CIHT, Powering Futures, and AECOM launched a Transport Challenge engaging 100 schools to develop sustainable transport solutions and inspire future talent for 2030. Read the full article here.
EVENT
Did we meet you at the All-Energy Conference 2025?
We had an incredible time at this year’s All-Energy Conference at the SEC in Glasgow on 14–15 May. As one of the UK’s leading energy events, it was a brilliant opportunity to connect with innovators, thought leaders, and sustainability champions across the sector.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to hear about Powering Futures and our vision for empowering the next generation. Let’s keep the conversation going!
WHAT BUSINESSES ARE SAYING
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The 14-week Challenge programme has allowed the apprentices to develop and connect with each other, as well as with experts throughout our organisation. This will bring benefits to them and us for years to come – and proves that sustainability-focused solutions are not just good for the planet, but for the bottom line too.”
Scottish Water
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“Scotland needs to start building the work force of the future now. That is exactly what we want to support with this programme. We’re so proud to be part of this exciting collaboration that aims to empower and inspire young people into low carbon careers where they can really make a difference.”
Vattenfall
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"The involvement in the challenge has helped other people in the business see that with a bit of permission, the younger workforce can really make a difference."
Booth Welsh
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"I've been blown away by the contributions, the thought, the effort, the commitment that's gone into this has surpassed expectation."
Lothian Buses
