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GreenTeam Sharpen their Skills

16 May 2012
South Essex
The Green Team are now qualified to use petrol powered horticultural equipment, following Jamie and Ginette's visit to Writtle College in early May, where they both passed the Lantra Awards Pedestrian Rotary and Cylinder Mower Course, and the whole Team's attendance of the Horticultural Machine Induction Course, where they all gained a Certificate of Attendance.

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The future is bright for the Green Team

16 May 2012
Benfleet
Jamie and Jack initially joined Groundwork on a six month contract under the Government's Future Jobs Fund scheme. At that end of that contract, they were kept on for a further six months under the new scheme run by Essex County Council to continue their hard work as part of the Green Team.

Low Carbon Business Programme wins National Energy Champion Award

24 Apr 2012
South Essex
The Low Carbon Business Programme, a Solutions for Business programme part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, was recently shortlisted as a finalist in the New Energy Awards 2012 under the New Energy Champion of the Year category.

Youth East Update

23 Apr 2012
Basildon
Several young learners have certainly hit the ground running since the completion of two Youth East programmes this year!

Local Giving Doubles Our Money

22 Feb 2012
South Essex
As Spring approaches, Localgiving.com is pleased to offer community organisations, including Groundwork South Essex, a chance to boost fundraising efforts by matching donations £ for £ beginning 1st March at 9am!

Latest Events

  • Youth East Works

    17 May 2012 - 28 Jun 2012
    Canvey Island
    Youth East is a programme designed to help young people to gain the qualifications, experience and confidence they need to enter into the world of work.