Green Skills
The UK is facing a potential shortfall of 200,000 people with the skills needed for the Green Economy.
The World Economic Forum is concerned that "The number of jobs requiring green skills is increasing, outstripping the share of green talent in the workforce".
It is difficult to give a brief clear picture to a school pupil of what Green Skills are and what a career may look like.
The Government defines Green Skills as “the knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a society which reduces the impact of human activity on the environment”.
Technical and vocational qualifications such as apprenticeships may well be important in developing Green Skills.
All careers in Green Skills will need aspects of digital, science and engineering.
What are Green Skills and Why Should You Talk to Schools about Them?
The charity Education and Employers looked at the benefits to employers from engaging with schools.
- Employers report recruitment opportunities through building links with a local school and a better community and public image.
- Employers working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)-related
fields, in particular, believe that employer engagement is an effective way of attract a diverse group of young people to the STEM fields. - Employer activities in schools demonstrate their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) aka environmental, social and governance (ESG).
- Engaging with pupils, particularly through work placements, gives employers access to the valuable resource of creativity. Young people with fresh eyes can make remarkable contributions.
Are you involved in the an industry where Green Skills are needed?
Yes? Get in touch and we can work with you to ensure you can talk to secondary school pupils.