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Octopus Energy hosts careers event to inspire young people to join green workforce

Amber Rolt

07 October 2025 • 2 min read

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Two-day event combines skills workshops with networking sessions and interviews to help young people launch their green careers

Octopus Energy, youth skills charity the King's Trust, and hiring platform Indeed hosted their first careers festival last month in a bid to help young people find green jobs. The 'Jobs That Matter'...

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