Green Careers for All!
Student Worksheet

Lesson One – Motivation!
1. Watch the video called ‘Introducing Green Jobs’ and answer thequestions. You may have to return to the beginning of the video toanswer.
What are green jobs?

Why are they growing?

How many new green jobs are there predicted to be by 2050?

Which of our Green Champs are you interested in finding out more from?
Why?

2. Watch videos of three of our Green Champs.
Pause after each video and reflect on what they say by answering the questions,
before moving on to the next one.
Chloe – Community Support Officer at Sussex Wildlife Trust

Why does Chloe think her job is important?

What personal qualities does she have?

Jason – runs OHM EnergyHow does Jason view the renewables sector currently and in the nearfuture?

Why does he feel his job and industry is important? Does it soundrewarding?

Shelaine – runs the Sustainable Business Partnership

Why does Shelaine like her job?
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Student WorksheetWhat qualities and experience would Shelaine look for when employing
new people, and what would impress her the most?

3. What question would you like to ask any of our Green Champs? This may
be from someone you’ve heard from in detail, or someone featured in
the introduction. You may want to ask about their career, the work theydo, or more about the sector they work in.
4. Motivation Map
Key to finding a satisfying career is working out what motivates you.
Thinking about what motivates our Green Champs, you can also reflect on what
motivates you.
Make a Motivation Map by picking out the things that are most important to you
from the list below. The things that are especially important can be written in bold,in bright colour or highlighted, and be written in the middle of the page. Things thatare less important can be smaller and to the sides, so you can be seen at a glance
what motivates you the most. Be creative! Only include the things that apply to you.
If you have your own ideas you can add them too.
Are you motivated by a job that:
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challenges you
really does something positive for the future
makes you feel you are part of a larger community of people who are alltrying to take positive actions
gives financial security
works with/ in nature
helps people as well as the environment
needs you to work in a teamwork with friends
allows you to work alone
gives flexible working pattern to fit your lifestyleneeds you to be creative
keeps you learning new things
has a lot of variety
at the cutting edge of new technology
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5. What is the key thing you’ve learned from this lesson?
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Lesson Two – Skills, Qualities and Experiences
1. Remember to think about any questions you have for our Green Champs
2. Watch interviews with the 3 more of our Green Champs. Pause after
each video to reflect, and answer the questions below. As you watch,also try to think about their personal qualities and skills used in theirwork.
Ian – Rampion Wind Farm Lead TechnicianHow have work opportunities in offshore wind changed in recent years?

What skills or personal attributes does he feel are important?

Kim - Ecologist
What different jobs does Kim say will be available in her sector?

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How is her job rewarding?

Tony – Forester and Chainsaw Trainer and AssessorHow does Tony’s personality suit his work?

What attributes are needed for his job?

3. Reflect on the interviews. What personal qualities do our Green Champs have that
help them in their work?

4. Which of these qualities do you think you could develop, or already have? How
would you try to develop these qualities?

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5. What questions do you have for our Green Champs?

6. Watch the Summary and Inspiring Words from our Green Champs video.

What is the key thing you’ve learned from this lesson?

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