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Britain’s clean energy plans are racing ahead, its skills system is miles behind

Billions are being invested in offshore wind, hydrogen and nuclear, but without a national clean energy skills ecosystem the UK risks bottlenecks, cost overruns and a historic missed chance to re-industrialise

Migrants are vital to meet clean energy targets, say MPs

Energy committee warns of failed targets without ‘short-term’ immigration

A youth guarantee isn’t enough without a green skills guarantee

Subsidised jobs might ease the NEET numbers, but without investment in youth work, training options below Level 3 and proper pathways into growth sectors, nothing will change for the long term

Funding Is Flowing, Demand Is Rising — It’s Time for FE to Deliver on Green Skills

As the UK races toward net zero, the government says it wants to back 2 million green jobs by 2030. It has pledged billions in investment, launched new skills funds, and promised to train a “clean power army” of welders, engineers and technicians. But are we really on track?

Supporting the UK’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan Through Skills

The UK Government’s Decarbonising Transport: A Better, Greener Britain strategy sets a legally binding path towards a net-zero transport system. With transport accounting for 27% of UK domestic greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 — more than any other sector — reforming how we move people and goods is a national priority.

Funding Adult Green Skills

New sources of funding are available to finance the delivery of green skills to all learners. Government policy is aimed at simplifying the complex skills landscape, increasing funding rates and diversifying the type of training that it funds.

Plan for change funding to drive green construction skills

The government has launched a new plan for change to address the skills deficit in the construction industry, providing an additional £600 million funding over the next four years to train up to 60,000 new construction workers. This initiative is directly linked to other crucial objectives aimed at achieving net zero emissions, fostering growth, and revitalising the workforce in Britain. Green construction skills will be critical to ensure a competent construction labour force that can deliver the Government pledges.

The real test for Great British Energy’s mission is skills

Great British Energy is here but its success, and that of the UK in hitting clean energy targets, depend on the redeployment of existing energy staff

Reshaping the New Green Skills Landscape

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on the development of green skills. This initiative is central to the government’s goal of becoming a clean energy superpower, promoting growth, and achieving net-zero emissions. A modern and skilled green workforce will be vital in executing commitments related to housing, infrastructure, and sustainable development.