About the 2023 International Student Essay Competition

“How can young people be better supported to thrive in green jobs?”

We asked students’ to share their views on how they feel they can be better supported to succeed in the green jobs market, and they didn’t disappoint!

We received 1,215 essay entries, from 227 schools in 65 different countries! Check out the Finalists and Honourable Mentions on our Winners page.

Key ideas included:

• Better education in schools on green jobs
• Green skills workshops
• Financial support from Governments and Industry
• Improved publicity of green jobs using social media
• Internships and scholarships
• Green Job Fairs
• Cultural re-evaluation of what a ‘good job’ is, to include green careers
• Encouragement from family, teachers and society

Certificates are available now for Teacher Champions to download from our Certificates Portal.

What next? Why not join with other schools in your area and organise a Regional or Country Debate to encourage further exploration and discussion on the topic of Green Jobs?

Our International Student Debates will take place online on June 7 & 8.

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• TSL 2022 Top 5 Secondary Essays
• TSL 2022 Top 5 Primary Essays