Green Gown Awards 2014 - Sustainability Champion Award - Shane Foster - Finalist

Head of School, Construction and Green Energy Skills, Hull College

Shane Foster is a committed and dedicated catalyst for change and continuous improvement. Adopting a ‘can-do’ approach, Shane has been innovative in driving sustainability from the classroom to the construction site.

Working on void property refurbishments within a community regeneration programme, Shane has successfully restructured the delivery model to improve efficiencies, reduce timescales, whilst enhancing the individual learning experience and employability of over 200 students.

Not only is Shane innovative but his personal drive and leadership has been instrumental in placing Hull College at the heart of the community, and showcasing the talents of local students at a national level. Leading ‘Green Energy Skills’ within the College, Shane has developed strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, including industry representatives, the local authority and social enterprises, to ensure that the College maintains its strategic position in providing first class training and education within the Construction and Renewable industries.

Top 3 learnings

1 Having a clear vision on what needs to be achieved
2 Continuous learning and listening for all involved
3 Developing strong partnerships.

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