BRE reveals plans for "Green Growth Generation" skills push

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Work under way on new campaign to boost awareness of green job opportunities among young people

Green building consultancy BRE is working on plans for a major new green skills drive designed to help attract young people to the fast-expanding green economy. BusinessGreen understands the group is...

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