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Important plastic news this August – and what you can do to help

20 Aug 2025
By 
James Bonthron

This month, plastic has been all over the news.

On 3 August, the Lancet launched its new Countdown on health and plastics, a way to independently track action on plastic.

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Green Skills and Careers Workshops: in their own words

8 May 2025
By 
James Bonthron

You may have seen our previous blog post in April about an upcoming 2-day crash course in sustainability.

Here's what we achieved:

  • 13 young people took part in the programme
  • 21 local organisations were highlighted
  • 16 volunteering opportunities were shared with participants
  • 3 young people signed up for work experience/volunteering and a further 6 said they were interested
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The first workshop, in Pie Factory Music, Ramsgate. The speakers and participants are sitting at a table, discussing.

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