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From Campus to Careers
How Sustainability is Shaping the Jobs of the Future | Nancy Powell
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How important is sustainability in today’s job market - and how can students turn it into a real career advantage?
In this episode of From Campus to Careers, we’re joined by Nancy Powell, Manager of Sustainability for the UK, Ireland and EMEA Markets at HP, to explore why environmental sustainability is a core skill for the modern workplace.
Nancy shares insights from her work at HP, including how organisations are working towards net-zero, how sustainability influences business decisions, and how students can start building careers in this space, whatever their degree background.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why sustainability matters across all industries
• What sustainability careers look like and how to get started
• How HP is driving environmental responsibility and net-zero goals
• The skills and mindsets employers value in sustainability-focused roles
• How students can develop sustainability skills through everyday actions
• Nancy’s career journey and leadership in sustainability
Whether you’re interested in green jobs, ethical business, or making a positive impact through your future career, this episode offers practical insight straight from industry.
This episode is one of a special four-part series created to promote the Aston Power Skills. The Power Skills have been embedded into every undergraduate course at Aston and are designed to help students be prepared for the modern workplace and global challenges ahead.
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