Grow your skills, grow your impact — The Skills Bootcamp in Circular Economy, delivered by SOENECS, helps you apply real-world circular solutions in your organisation.
SOENECS is excited to announce the UK’s first Circular Economy Skills Bootcamp — funded by the Department for Education and delivered in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council.
Designed and delivered by SOENECS, with guidance from leading circular economy practitioners, this 10-week programme equips learners with the skills employers increasingly need for a low-carbon, resource-efficient future.
Who is it for?
Anyone in employment or self-employment living in Brighton & Hove who wants to:
• Develop practical sustainability and circular economy skills
• Apply circular principles in their workplace
• Strengthen their career progression
• Help shape a more resilient local economy
The Circular Economy
The circular economy is a smarter alternative to the traditional “take, make, dispose” model. Instead of using resources once and throwing them away, the circular economy keeps materials, products, and resources in use for as long as possible — reducing waste and environmental impact while supporting economic resilience. It’s built on three core principles:
It’s built on three core principles:
• Design out waste and pollution
Creating products, services, and systems that minimise waste from the start.
• Keep products and materials in use
Through repair, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacturing, and recycling.
• Regenerate natural systems
Ensuring that human activity restores and supports the environment rather than depleting it.
In practice, this means rethinking how we design, make, use, and reuse things — from business models and supply chains to the way cities manage resources.
The Skills Bootcamp in Circular Economy
This 60-hour Skills Bootcamp is delivered face-to-face over 10 weeks and equips adult learners with the knowledge, competencies, and behaviours needed to support circular, regenerative approaches within their organisation. The Skills Bootcamp runs on Thursdays for 10 weeks, starting 22 January and continuing weekly until 26 March (Field trip dates may vary slightly).
What you will gain:
• Real-world experience through site visits, workshops, and mentoring
• Skills to design out waste, improve resource efficiency, and support circular innovation
• A recognised pathway into green jobs and emerging circular roles
• Circular Economy Institute (CEI) certification (pending accreditation)
For learners, it provides practical tools to help organisations reduce waste, cut costs, and innovate sustainably.
For employers, it offers a route to developing a workforce equipped for a low-carbon, circular future.
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