Carrier promotes green careers to Sussex students

UK: Sussex secondary school students were recently introduced to sustainable heating and cooling technologies and the career opportunities they provide in a special presentation by Carrier Commercial HVAC.

Carrier’s commercial director for data centres, Oliver Sanders, visited East Sussex College during last week’s Green Careers Week 2026 to explain to around 120 local year 9 and 10 students how traditional trades and emerging technologies are helping to make homes and buildings more energy efficient.

Organised by East Sussex College in partnership with East Sussex County Council, the event programme included interactive sessions in the college’s immersive suite and practical plumbing workshops, introducing students to retrofit technologies, including solar energy, sustainable heating and heat pumps.

Sanders explained the role of HVAC in creating comfortable, energy-efficient buildings and how innovative heating and cooling solutions can support sustainability and decarbonisation. He also highlighted the importance of advanced cooling technologies in supporting the digital infrastructure.

“From improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings to developing advanced cooling solutions for data centres, HVAC offers an exciting range of careers where people can develop valuable technical skills and make a meaningful contribution,” Sanders commented.

“Having entered this market through an apprenticeship route, I’m passionate about raising awareness of the exciting opportunities it offers and helping to shape the talent of tomorrow.”