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
‘The 10 major Edinburgh businesses helping empower the next generation in Scottish schools’
“More than 20 schools in the region are participating in sustainability initiative” Excerpt from The Scotsman, click here to read the full story.
CASE STUDY
Buchan Offshore Wind Partnership
Powering Futures is proud to be in partnership with Buchan Offshore Wind in an exciting new initiative aimed at supporting the future workforce in local schools. This collaboration focuses on fostering skills and opportunities for young people in the renewable energy sector. Read the full article here.
EVENT
Young people at the heart of sustainable economic growth
Join us for an action-packed and transformative event – Powering Futures Live: Young People at the Heart Sustainable Economic Growth. This is your chance to actively engage with the next generation of leaders and the forward-thinking businesses driving positive change. In association with PwC
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
