Beyond the Green Dream: Navigating the Realities of Green Jobs for Young People

As we transition to a green economy the question of new jobs, reskilling for old ones and entry level roles is becoming an increasingly important focus.

Join Social Ventures Australia, Y Australia, Y Careers, YLab and Macquarie Group Foundation as they share the learnings and recommendations of their report, Beyond the Green Dream, and learn about employment within the green economy and how young people can be better supported into meaningful employment pathways in a green future.

Hear from guest speaker Heidi Lee, CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE). With two decades of experience in sustainable design and architecture, she brings a wealth of expertise in environmental advocacy and leadership to her role. Heidi’s work focuses on practical, scalable strategies that empower communities and businesses to achieve ambitious climate goals, driving Australia towards a prosperous, zero-emissions future.

As an independent think tank, BZE has been recognised as one of Australia's most effective organisations combating climate change in 2024 by Giving Green. Heidi was shortlisted by The Australian as one of Australia’s ‘Top Green Power Players’ in 2022 and 2023.