Green Skills and Education Opportunities

Supporting Development of Green Skills

At Clare County Council, we're committed to supporting the development of green skills essential for a sustainable future. Whether you're a student, job-seeker, or someone looking to upskill, there are numerous education and training opportunities available to help you contribute to environmental sustainability.

Explore university degrees focused on renewable energy, environmental science, and sustainable development. For those interested in hands-on learning, apprenticeships offer practical experience in eco-friendly construction, green technology, and more.

Additionally, there are a variety of short courses available both online and in-person, covering topics such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and energy efficiency. These courses are ideal for gaining specific skills quickly and applying them to your current or future roles.

To discover the full range of opportunities, check out the links below and start your journey towards a greener career today.

Academic Courses

The Climate Action Regional Offices (CAROs) in conjunction with 3rd level institutions has developed a list of academic courses in the areas of Climate, Environment, Energy, Transport Planning and Sustainability.

Learn more: https://www.caro.ie/training-events/academic-courses

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board is offering a number of training programmes designed to empower you with knowledge of the principles and practices required to meet the nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB) standard. It also offers shorter Green Skills MicroCreds that address sustainability and resource efficiency in the workplace.

Learn more: https://www.collegeoffet.ie/green-skills/

Springboard+

Springboard+ is a Government initiative offering free and heavily subsidised courses at certificate, degree, and masters level leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy. A number of climate-related courses are made available through Springboard+ including the Certificate in Leadership in Offshore Renewable Energy from the Technological University of the Shannon and the Professional Diploma in Sustainable Work from the University of Limerick.

Learn more: https://springboardcourses.ie/

Skillnet Climate Ready Academy

Skillnet Climate Ready Academy provides specialised training programmes for businesses on Climate Action, Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Learn more: https://www.climatereadyacademy.ie/

This list will continue to be updated on an ongoing basis. Aware of more green skills and educational opportunities? Let us know at climate@clarecoco.ie.