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Raising Aspirations 3: green skills for 2,498 students

Raising Aspirations 3 aimed to help secondary schools and colleges in West Yorkshire support disadvantaged pupils.

The projects sought to raise aspirations and boost awareness of green skills and green jobs. The grant process began in February 2023, with projects launching in September 2023 and running until summer 2024.

By February 2024, the project reached 2,498 direct beneficiaries, 5,005 indirect beneficiaries, and 357 key influencers (teachers and parents).

Highlights from the monitoring forms included:

New friendship groups have formed, some students struggling with friendships have been put into new groups which has had significant benefits.

Brighouse school

One thing that has made this project a success is many of these students have never had the opportunity to handle or use this style of equipment. Students have been amazed by the technology within the project and what it can do.

Brooksbank school

Students are demonstrating an increasing interest in saving energy and recycling. They are increasingly conscious and keen to influence both their peers and adults. They want to make a difference.

Honley High

Find out about green jobs in West Yorkshire

The Mayor has pledged to provide well-paid, skilled, green jobs for young people in West Yorkshire. Find out more about green jobs in the region and the work of the Green Jobs Taskforce.