Clean Energy Jobs Plan
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in the UK has released the Clean Energy Jobs Plan, aimed at cultivating suitable talent for the UK’s clean energy industry.
This plan is developed by the Office for Clean Energy Jobs of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Emissions, which will collaborate with government agencies and the clean energy industry to promote the implementation of employment programs.
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Development of Clean Energy Industry Jobs
In 2022 and 2023, employment in the clean energy industry in the UK increased by 8% and 10% respectively. In July 2024, the UK announced a £ 50 billion investment in the clean energy sector, which is the largest investment in history. The UK has developed the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which aims to establish a clean energy supply chain and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
The UK plans to cultivate a high-tech and diversified clean energy workforce by 2030, while maintaining the importance of traditional fossil fuels in maintaining energy security during the energy transition period and achieving a just transition. The clean energy industry includes a range of technical, professional, and innovative positions.
By 2030, the demand for clean energy industry positions will mainly include construction talents, metal, electrical, and electronic talents, and scientific research talents. These positions account for 86% of the overall employment in the clean energy industry, in addition to dozens of priority positions that are more detailed and have higher labor supply conditions. In addition to the direct positions mentioned above, the clean energy industry will also generate indirect positions for upstream and downstream enterprises facing direct positions.
Introduction to Clean Energy Jobs Plan
The goals of the clean energy jobs plan include:
- Set talent expectations: Deploy clean energy projects and establish clear and distinct labor demands.
- Provide talent channels: Cultivate workforce with skills in the clean energy industry.
- Unleash talent potential: Ensure that existing talents in the clean energy industry can switch positions and improve their skills.
- Provide high-quality positions: Enhance talent attractiveness in terms of salary, working environment, and career development.
- Ensure regional interests: Support the development of clean energy industries and talent cultivation in various regions.
The actions of the clean energy jobs plan include:
- Provide £ 1.2 billion annually for skills development, including 1.3 million young talents.
- Invest £ 100 million in the Engineering Skills Package to support industry courses.
- Establish five Technical Excellence Colleges for clean energy technology to cultivate skilled talents.
- Expand the Energy Skills Passport program to assist talents in carbon intensive industries in obtaining clean energy employment opportunities.
- Coordinate employment plans for net zero emission departments in various regions, establish skill forums and net zero networks.
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Clean Energy Jobs Plan
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