UCC launches Sustainability Academy to address skills gap

University College Cork (UCC) has launched a new Sustainability Academy aimed at upskilling Ireland’s workforce for the green transition.

The Academy will deliver practical, flexible and accredited short, stackable courses for businesses, public bodies, local authorities, organisations and individuals. It will draw on UCC’s research expertise, including the Sustainability Institute, specialist trainers and industry practitioners.

President of UCC Prof John O’Halloran said universities have a vital role in tackling the climate challenge by providing the skills needed for meaningful change and highlighted the Academy as a continuation of UCC’s leadership in sustainability.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless, TD, described the Academy as an important investment in Ireland’s future, noting it will equip learners in both public and private sectors with the knowledge and practical skills required to meet climate ambitions and build a greener, more resilient economy.

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