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Are you ready to
#PowerUp
⚡? Follow the next generation as they tell you how they ✨own their future✨! Stay tuned, this is only the beginning...📣
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Yesterday we celebrated all things
#FuelChange
at our showcase at Scotland's Climate Ambition Zone - we are thrilled to announce that we’ve secured a £500,000 funding package from the Scottish Government. Thanks to everyone for their support so far, together we will Fuel Change!
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We're back with our
#BigVoices
series and today, we hear from committed student Anthony from
@LarbertHigh
🗣 🎤
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Todays the day! We are on our way to an action packed day at
#FuelChangeLive
🎤
Excited to see our invitees there! Who’s en route? Share your journey and tag us! 🚊
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We are delighted to have welcomed
@S_A_Somerville
to
#FuelChangeLive
to kick off todays challenge, set by
@scottish_water
, on sustainable use of Scotland’s natural resources. 🙌🏼🌎🏴
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🎁 For our 11th day of Christmas, we highlight a very special teacher, John Martindale, who has inspired a generation.
We sadly say goodbye to John from our Fuel Change family this year, however his lasting impact will be witnessed by many students to come.
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It’s all happening in our
#FuelChangeLive
photo booth! Great representation from all our schools today. 😀🤝
@FalkirkHigh
@LarbertHigh
@Dollar_Academy
@DunblaneHS
@jent3mp
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The race to
#NetZero
is on as new Grangemouth Challenge is launched. The
#FuelChange
model has been hailed by
@MathesonMichael
as having potential to create solutions that'll have an impact on both the energy sector and wider industry.
Full story ➡️ 🌍
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Huge congratulations to Changing Tides for winning our
#climate
campaign challenge. We can’t wait to see your presentation at The
@nytimes
Climate Hub on Sunday 7 November
@SWG3glasgow
#OffSeason
🌎
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We’ve been on the road with
@scottpoynton
over the last few days visiting pupils from
@AlloaAcademy
,
@StMungosFalkirk
,
@LarbertHigh
&
@wallacehighsch
, talking about all things
#ClimateChange
🌍
#LetsFuelChange
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All systems go at
#FuelChangeLive
with
@SoSEnterprise
! Engaging the skills and talent of the
#NextGen
in the South of Scotland. Here today? Share your snaps 📸
#LetsFuelChange
#SOSE
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With
#FuelChange
partners
@FVCollege
today for our
@skillsdevscot
#ScotAppAwards
photoshoot 📸
#LetsFuelChange
🌍
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Sprint Sprint = Success! But, who will be crowned our Social Media Challenge winner? Stay tuned 👀🤫🙏
@scottish_water
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Are you ready to prepare your learners for the future world of work? Our SCQF L6 Challenge Programme enables the Next Gen to develop the critical meta-skills that employers are looking for.
🚀Head to:
#PoweringFutures
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Today we had teams from our own home town of Falkirk presenting, so we decided to host everyone at our HQ!
Teams from
@GrangemouthHS
@StMungosFalkirk
@LarbertHigh
@BraesHigh
@Boness_Academy
did a fantastic job showcasing their solutions to panels of judges, and what a line up!
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And the winner is…. 🥁🥁🥁 Loch Rannoch! Congratulations guys, a fantastic video and message. Huge shoutout to the rest of the teams, you were all fantastic.
#FuelChangeLive
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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We're delighted to be working with The Pond Foundation and
@LarbertHigh
on this initiative. The aim of ‘My Carbon Zero’ is to help individuals make informed choices in all aspects of life, such as energy, transport, food, and waste.
Let's
#FuelChange
together! 🌍
Larbert High pupils are set to learn about
#carbon
literacy as part of their curriculum, empowering them to lead greener lives. 🌍🌱
Read more 👉
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𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀... 𝗙𝗨𝗘𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘! 🌏 🏆
We are delighted to say that Fuel Change was awarded '𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱' at last night's
@CausewayXchange
, sponsored by
@JacobsConnects
.👏
#FuelChange
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Exciting news! Our Education Program is officially recognised by the SCQF as a level 6 award, promoting ambition & change in pupils through an alternative program. Sign up to our webinar on March 1st.
👉🏼
#FuelChange
#EducationProgram
#SCQF
#RegisterNow
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It was inspiring to hear from our Grangemouth
#NetZero
Challenge participants today. We're so proud of the hard work you've all put in over the last few months and we hope you continue to
#FuelChange
in your organisations and beyond 👏
Full story ➡️ 🌍
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Last week, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy & Transport
@MathesonMichael
announced a £500,000 funding package from
@scotgov
to help us reach our goal of being active in Every School, Every Workplace, Everywhere. Read more
@TheScotsman
➡️ 🌍
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It’s all go here at our
#2030Vision
Event with the
@heraldscotland
and
@s1jobs
🎉 Today we have two fantastic panels with speakers from the Next Generation and Business Leaders, discussing how we prepare the Next Generation for the future workplace. 🌍
@NewsquestEvents
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And that’s a wrap! We want to say a big thank you to everyone involved in tonight’s event. What a success it has been! Read more about the
#FuelChange
project and our National Showcase Event ➡️
#NetZero
#ScotAppWeek21
🌍
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We've been shortlisted alongside our partners
@FVCollege
in tonight's
#ScotAppAwards
'Innovation in Learning Provision' category 🤝
Good luck to all of the nominees 🤞
Read more about why we've been shortlisted ➡️
#ScotAppWeek22
#FCignition
🌎
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Teachers (hard at work in their holidays!) working through the verification process for our
@SCQFPartnership
level 6 Powering Futures Challenge programme ⭐️🙌⭐️
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It’s our birthday 🥳 We’re celebrating two years of Fuel Change! We have loved every minute - here’s to many more!
#WeAreFuelChange
#LetsFuelChange
#businessbirthday
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What an incredible end to our education programme!🌟Over the past few weeks, we've seen amazing presentations from ✨413 students across ✨43 schools in ✨13 regions, tackling ✨5 National Challenges. Thanks to our fantastic team, teachers, and volunteers for making it possible!
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What a view! 🤩
We’re at
@bswtimber
today talking to the team about their mission to
#FuelChange
🙌🏻
#FCignition
#LetsFuelChange
🌍
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As
#COP26
gets underway today,
#ClimateChange
is on the agenda like never before. There’s 24 years until we reach 2045 – the target for achieving Net Zero. Our vision is a carbon neutral world for the next generation, by the next generation. What do you hope COP26 will achieve?
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This week is
#ScotAppWeek23
and we are marking the occasion by celebrating some of our incredible Fuel Change Allumni who are in the running to win at this years Scottish Apprenticeship Awards on Wednesday evening. 👏
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We're delighted to be showcasing all things
#FuelChange
on Friday 5 November (10am-11.30am) at Scotland's
#COP26
#Climate
Ambition Zone. Register now to join us virtually and hear about our journey so far and our plans for the future➡️
#LetsDoNetZero
🌍
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Another amazing
#FuelChangeLive
thanks to our participants, industry professionals and of course our team! Let’s here is for Fuel Change Live. 😀💪🎙️🌎
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What a fantastic day watching the final presentations from
@GairlochHigh
and
@TRAofficial
as part of their SCQF L6 award. Big thanks to judges from
@scottish_water
@NWTrunkRoads
@HighlandCouncil
@kiergroup
for supporting, teachers
@EmmaEarth
& Mr Naunton, and well done to the
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What a day! Our second presentation session, this time with teams from
@drumchapelhigh
@renfrew_high
@lenzieacad
@HillheadHS
@TurnbullHigh
The judges were blown away with the presentations. It was especially brilliant seeing how much the teams have developed their skills over
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The teacher training continues with sessions in Edinburgh, Inverness, and Aberdeen🧑🏫📚. Thanks to everyone for participating and to the venues and teams for their support.
#poweringfutures
#education
#teachers
#cpd
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A group of young people from
@StMungosFalkirk
are taking part in the Challenge for Education, working together to solve real-world problems set by industry👏
The challengers have been hearing insight from former champion Joseph Dinn
@AECOM
- read more ⬇️
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Proud to be recognised alongside
@FVCollege
in the
#ScotAppAwards
Innovation in Learning Provision Category. Congrats to Shaun, Ryan & Vicky, who took part in our first challenge for being shortlisted for Supporting
#NetZero
Apprentice of the Year.
➡️ 🌍
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Our team of verifiers working hard today as we begin the verification process for all of this year’s Powering Futures candidates!
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At our
#COP26
showcase on Friday, we were inspired by how many people were ready to take
#ClimateAction
.
We're asking you to take part in our 'Start' campaign and tell us what you're going to start doing to
#FuelChange
and reduce your own
#CarbonFootprint
🍃
#LetsFuelChange
🌍
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Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at
#FuelChange
🌍
Today, we celebrate all of the strong women we’re lucky enough to be surrounded by and their awesome superpowers.
#IWD22
❤️
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Aberdeen✅ Another teacher training session in the bag, this time in
@chambertalk
with teachers from
@MackieAcademy
@robertgordons
@TurriffAcademy1
@CultsAcademy
@CarnoustieHigh
@stmacharacademy
@PeterheadAca
@AcademyEllon
& The Gordon’s Schools🎉
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Here's what
#FuelChange
Co-Founder,
@jent3mp
said about the launch of our new Grangemouth
#NetZero
Challenge
#WeAreFuelChange
🌏
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At Fuel Change we are passionate about truly engaging the
#nextgeneration
in order to achieve a positive transition to
#NetZero
- it's up to all of us to make a difference 🌎
Thanks to
@vass_media
for the team pics! 📸
#LetsFuelChange
#WeAreFuelChange
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What an end to a brilliant week! Today teams from
@mgsonline
@PrestonLodgeHS
@LasswadeHSC
@Gala_Academy
@BalernoSchool
@CraigmountHS
came together to present their challenge solutions to panels of judges, and showcase their skills and confidence⭐️
Excellent work everyone! 🤩👏🏻
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Team
#FuelChange
visited the Kelpies last week for some filming ahead of
#EarthOvershootDay
this Thursday. Keep your eyes peeled for more info!
#WeAreFuelChange
🌍
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Big thanks to all the teachers who attended our Edinburgh teacher training session today! Also thanks to
@mfmacllp
for hosting and
@SocialBite_
for providing lunch! Great day had by all 🎉🤩
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Do you want to change the world? If so, we have the right opportunity for you. Join our team & help us on our mission to
#FuelChange
🌎
Project Co-ordinator ➡️
Junior Content Creator ➡️
Administrator ➡️
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It’s time to hear from the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development
@fvcollege
,
@jent3mp
about all things
#FuelChange
!
#ScotAppWeek21
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Yet another fantastic presentation session completed✅ This time with teams from
@StMatthewsAc
and
@KyleAcad
presenting to judges from a wide range of industries, everything from aerospace to banking! Great work teams 🤩And a big thanks to our fab judges!
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From all of us at Fuel Change, we'd like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄
We want to thank you all for working with us over the last 12 months and we can’t wait to keep fuelling change with you in 2022.
Have a fantastic break!
#LetsFuelChange
🌏
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We’ve been out on an adventure today to
@ourdynamicearth
where we will be hosting something very exciting in the near future! Keep your eye on our social channels for more announcements coming soon 👀
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It's great to see
@LarbertHigh
leading the way in
#Scotland
as they incorporate
@MyCarbonZero1
into their curriculum. We look forward to working with you 🤝
#FuelChange
🌍
We at
@LarbertHigh
are excited to bring you with us on our journey to embed carbon literacy into the curriculum. Working with our partners
@wearefuelchange
and
@MyCarbonZero1
we hope to create a generation of young people who can respond effectively to the climate emergency!
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Big smiles from the brilliant 'Challenge' programme delivery teachers from
@BraesHigh
👏
For more info, head to:
#PoweringFutures
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Anna and Jen had a fantastic outing to the
@RoyalScotGeoSoc
conference on Saturday where Anna took to the mic to provide a provocation on how we can create a climate educated and skilled future workforce. 🙌🌏🎤👏
#LetsFuelChange
#RSGS
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Today saw teams from
@Madrascollege
and
@PerthHighSchool
presenting their final presentations to judges from
@scottish_water
and
@DYWFife
🤩
The teams had fantastic solutions to their chosen challenges and showed brilliant communication and teamwork skills. Well done!👏🏻
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Be sure to pick up a copy of
@TheScotsman
today to read ‘Between The Lines’ with
@D_O_Reid
#LetsFuelChange
#FuelChange
🌍
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It was a busy day for us yesterday. Not only did we have presentations at Stirling, but also in Aberdeen! With teams from
@robertgordons
@MackieAcademy
and
@GordonSchools
presenting their solutions to judges from ETZ, Aberdeenshire Council, Balmoral Engineering and RGU. Well
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What a fantastic day with our team of teachers who have joined us as Verifiers for this academic year. The team worked through various activities to set the standard and collate feedback for this year’s logbooks. Excellent work 👏
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👋 That's a wrap for our teacher training sessions! Over 150 teachers attended and are ready to present Powering Futures in their schools for academic session 2024/25🧑🏫 Thank you to all those who hosted, attended and contributed 🔗
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𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦
There’s a special delivery on the way…
Our team have been busy packing up our postcard to send to each and every Headteacher in Scotland, which features a little piece of our office. Spot it? 👀
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Hope Ralston from
@forthports
undertook the
#FuelChange
Challenge to get a better understanding of renewable energy sources that could be used in her workplace in the future
#LetsFuelChange
#FCignition
🌏
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Attention local art enthusiasts! We are running a competition with
@FalkirkEco
to give a Falkirk School Student the chance of having their mural design featured in the local area.
Enter via twitter at
@wearefuelchange
🎨
Comp closes soon! ⏰
#FuelChange
#KnowYourEcoFalkirk
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We were absolutely delighted to have so many MSPs along to
#FuelChangeLive
to show support for our students and their constituents.
Our
#NextGen
will have the opportunity to live in a sustainable, economically prosperous world but it is crucial that we play our part. 🤝
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Fast forward to now... 👉🏼
@FalkirkHigh
#BigVoices
🎤🌎
Our team recently visited our fantastic Challenge for Education pupils at Falkirk High, who shared their experience on the program.
When asked, they described the program as educational, interesting and engaging. 👏
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Are you an
#apprentice
or
#employer
? Do you want to help achieve a
#LowCarbon
#Scotland
? Register your interest now and let's
#FuelChange
together ➡️
#NetZero
🌍
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Meet Sarah 👋🏼
Sarah’s joined the team as our Project Co-ordinator. If you’re a mentor, employer or participant of our Challenge Programme then you’ll be hearing a lot more from her!
#LetsFuelChange
🌍
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Another great day of final presentation judging panels! It was great to see teams from
@KingsParkSec
@StrathavenAcad
@EastwoodHighERC
@TrinityHighMcr
@ShawlandsAcad
@StAndrewsRCSec
come together with some brilliant solutions! Huge thank you to all the teams, teachers and judges!
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We’re extremely proud of Ryan and Viktoryia for winning joint Net Zero apprentice of the year - congratulations guys 🎉
We’d also like to say a huge congratulations to Shaun for being nominated in the same category 👏🏼
#ScotAppAwards
#LetsFuelChange
🌍
The very first winners of Net Zero Apprentice of the Year at the
#ScotAppAwards
are Viktoryia Parkhamovich and Ryan Matthews from GE Caledonian.
Read their amazing stories:
Vikoryia:
Ryan:
Proudly sponsored by Ocean Winds
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Presentation session 6/13 completed! Today at
@AlloaAcademy
with teams from Alloa and
@Lornshill
presenting their solutions to judges from
@PetroineosGM
@scottish_water
@FifeCouncil
and
@MCLalloa
Fantastic work teams👏🏻And a big thanks to our judges for your time and support🤩
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Not long to go until the
#COPContribution
event!
Register now and join us for
#FuelChangeQT
, Workforce of the Future: Driving a Just Transition event!
#WeAreFuelChange
#LetsDoNetZero
🌍
Scotland's contribution to
#COP26
conference, 26 Oct 0930-1615
Our morning panel session, 'A Just Transition: from policy to practicality' features
@bswtimber
, the UK's largest integrated forestry business &
@wearefuelchange
supporters
#COPcontribution
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We've joined forces with
@ArnoldClark
to help tackle
#ClimateChange
. We'll be taking over part of the new Innovation Centre in Glasgow, the only dedicated alternative fuel car education centre in
#Scotland
.
Find out more ➡️
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SCQF have provided a framework that has been pivotal in the Scottish education system in allowing courses like ours, and the students who participate in them, to gain a qualification and recognition. Without this we wouldn’t be able to provide this opportunity. Thanks Guys!🌟
🚀
@poweringfutures
is revolutionising learning
💡Their Challenge Programme enables school pupils to develop crucial
#meta
-skills that employers are looking for in their future workforce
🔗Find out more in our latest blog at
#education
#skills
#netzero
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Inspiring start to the morning thanks to our very own Founder Jen Tempany and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
@S_A_Somerville
. Let’s have a fantastic day ahead! Share your journey using
#FuelChangeLive
👏🏼🌎
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Our Co-founder,
@jent3mp
, kicking off our Grangemouth
#NetZero
Challenge Celebration Event. We can’t wait to hear everyone’s thoughts on the challenge and how we can work together to
#FuelChange
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Brilliant afternoon at
@PrestonLodgeHS
for their judges houses with mentor Aaron Doidge from
@Stantec
. We even managed to capture some footage with
@vass_media
for an upcoming promo video. Stay tuned 👀
#LetsFuelChange
🌍
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We close today with a fantastic speech from Callum Gaw, now fully qualified Aircraft Fitter
@SpiritAero
, and alumni of the Powering Futures programme. Inspiring and uplifting. An absolute hero, enough said 👏
#2030Vision
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💭Not only do learners benefit from the Powering Futures Level 6 Award, but so do Teacher! 💡If you’re looking for ways to step out your comfort zone, build stronger relationships and broaden your pedagogical approach, then it’s not too late to register for 24/25
#poweringfutures
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Thank you for joining us today Erin! You’re an excellent role model for your peers and can’t wait to hear more about your
#FuelChange
Foundations journey
#LetsDoNetZero
🌎
I had an amazing opportunity today to have spoken to so many experts on climate change and renewable energy! I can't wait to see what the future holds for Scotland and what my generation can do! ♻️❤️
@MathesonMichael
@LarbertHigh
@wearefuelchange
@MrDelapGeo
@NicolaSturgeon
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The countdown to
#COP26
is on and we can't wait to talk to you about all things
#FuelChange
over the coming weeks.
Here's where you'll find us ⬇️
#WeAreFuelChange
#LetsDoNetZero
#NetZero
🌍
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Incredible presentations for the teams this morning featuring innovative solutions for the future! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@StMungosFalkirk
@FalkirkHigh
#LetsFuelChange
#FuelChangeLive
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Attending
#FuelChangeLive
2022? Here's how to get involved and support our positive solutions throughout the day... 🤝
200 delegates ✅
50 companies ✅
30 schools ✅
60 senior students ✅
#FuelChangeLive
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NOW
#HIRING
❗️
We're recruiting 3 enthusiastic individuals to join the
#FuelChange
team.
Challenges Operations Manager ➡️
Marketing & Design Intern ➡️
Admin Support Intern ➡️
Closing date: 10 December ⏳
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Karen Watt, CEO for
@ScotFundCouncil
shares a message of support for
#FuelChange
- watch it here ⬇️
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We were also joined by
@SCQFPartnership
’s
@Sam_SCQF
and
@Donnie_scqf
who were filming something very exciting… stay tuned! 📹
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At Fuel Change, we believe that everyone should have access to climate education, regardless of their subject choices. 📚
Join us this Wed the 23rd of Nov at our Challenge for Education Webinar (3pm) and discover more about our programme.
To register 👉🏼
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We ‘hit the road’ at COP26 with a series of events where the voices of youth dominated. We’re now calling on all of Scotland to come together again to reaffirm what COP-26 meant & what the plan is. Read more from our CEO
@D_O_Reid
in the
@TheScotsman
➡️ 🌎
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𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 - 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟴 🎄✨
🎁 Day 8 is here folks, and today our gift to you is both a word from our friend and champion Liam Mason, and an article from our very own Anna on why there is no such thing as a green job.
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Vote for your favourite
#climate
campaign ⬇️
Team 1: Start 🏁
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Team 2: Changing Tides 🌊
71
Team 3: 6️⃣6️⃣
38
Team 4: *️⃣
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We’re ready to go! Excited to have all the schools, speakers and industry professionals along today at
#FuelChangeLive
🌎🎬📸
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Great to be at
@TheScotsman
@skillsdevscot
Green Skills Conference yesterday 🙌
FC's Anna Bell was a panelist, discussing initiatives the energy sector are adopting to enable a
#justtranisiton
for the workforce. Anyone interested can get in touch by email 📩hello
@fuelchange
.co.uk
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As we approach the end of 2021, we've been looking back at what a fantastic year we've had. Check out what we've achieved so far and where we're going in our latest article ➡️
#LetsFuelChange
#WeAreFuelChange
🌍
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TODAY!
We are at Dumfries and Galloway College with
@SoSEnterprise
to chat about our upcoming Spotlight Challenge:
The South of Scotland Decarbonisation Challenge!
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Ready to go at our
@nytimes
Creative Challenge presentations. Twitter poll to vote for your favourite campaign will be going live at 8.45pm 👏🏼
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