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Free Green Skills and Careers Workshops in Thanet

3 Apr 2025
By 
James Bonthron

Calling all 16-25 year olds! Do you have a spare couple of hours on Friday 11th and/or Saturday 12th April?

Are you looking to upskill for the new green economy?

If so, come along to our new free two-day crash course in green careers!

 

A collaboration between Co-relate and Power of Women Thanet, you’ll learn what sustainability really is, get to meet industry professionals and, best of all, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge needed to start your career. 

There really is no better opportunity to meet the climate crisis head on in your hometown. 

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We're recruiting an apprentice!

13 Feb 2025
By 
Content Editor

As part of our Creative Catalyst programme helping young people to access creative opportunities in Thanet, we're recruiting our first apprentice.

Open to anyone aged 16-24 based in Thanet who is not in education, work or training, the apprenticeship will be a chance to get involved in all aspects of Co-relate's work from supporting with client projects and Co-relate programmes and campaigns, to contributing to our marketing and social media.

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We're recruiting an apprentice to work on our marketing, content and campaigns. Thanet-based, 16-24 and not in work or training? Apply now.

Build Your Future in Housing campaign launches

15 Aug 2024
By 
Content Editor

It's A-level results day and young people around the country will be considering their futures.

In partnership with Mediorite, Co-relate has supported The Housing Forum’s Futures Network to produce Build Your Future in Housing, a new national campaign addressing skills shortages in housing by attracting and engaging young talent. 

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"Hopefully I'll be able to fulfil my dream role by learning whilst I'm still working." Kyle Milton, labourer, Metropolitan Thames Valley

Co-production, co-design and co-creation

3 Jul 2024
By 
Jessica Rose

It's Co-production Week, which gives me a chance to talk about our approach to co-creation here at Co-relate and share some great examples that we've come across through our work.

So first, what is co-production? The Social Care Institute For Excellence (SCIE) share the following definition: "A relationship where professionals and citizens share power to plan and deliver support together, recognising that both have vital contributions to make in order to improve quality of life for people and communities."

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The Margate Cup launches on Friday

11 Jun 2024
By 
Content Editor

Plastic Free Thanet, Rise Up Clean Up and Oast in Margate are launching The Margate Cup on Friday 14 June.

Lightweight and made of fully recycled and recyclable plastic, The Margate Cup and our #ChooseToReuse discount scheme are part of our campaign to reduce the amount of single-use plastic on our streets and beaches. 

In the UK, 2.5 billion single-use coffee cups are thrown away each year and most of them contain plastic. Many of these end up in our gutters, waterways, on our beaches and in the sea.

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