Nationally, this is a priority area with significant growth potential. The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero estimates that one in five jobs will experience a shift in skills demand through the transition to net zero, with around three million workers requiring some form of reskilling.
In this context, the South West represents a significant national asset, with a range of major clean energy initiatives including Hinkley Point C, floating offshore wind, and the exploration and development of hydrogen and geothermal technologies, alongside the Gravity Gigafactory and the region’s natural geography, which strongly supports net zero energy ambitions.
As a result, green skills are among the fastest-growing areas of workforce demand and are essential to both environmental sustainability and economic resilience across the South West.
We are committed to playing a leading role in addressing the challenges of climate change, ensuring that individuals and businesses are equipped with the skills needed to support the transition to a net zero economy.
Our focus will align with these national and regional priorities, including specialist nuclear skills, electrical installation and maintenance, solar panel and battery technologies, and sustainable construction and civil engineering.
