The City & Guilds 2024 Impact Report highlights a 38% rise in demand for green skills training, essential for meeting Net Zero targets.
- In the 2023-24 period, City & Guilds provided 13,545 green skills certifications, reflecting the growing need for eco-friendly job roles.
- Significant green skills gaps have been identified in the UK workforce, particularly in renewable energy, EV infrastructure, and waste management.
- Partnerships and investments in green skills are crucial, with 76% of business owners supporting such initiatives for productivity gains.
- City & Guilds is set to open a new training centre in London, focusing on key areas like EV charging and air source heat pumps by February 2025.
A recent report from City & Guilds reveals a substantial increase in the demand for green skills training, with a 38% surge in the number of learners engaging in such programmes for the year 2023-24. This increase underscores the critical role of green skills in achieving the United Kingdom’s Net Zero ambitions.
The report indicates that City & Guilds awarded 13,545 certifications in green skills, spanning 363 centres across the country. This development highlights the organisation’s active contribution to equipping the workforce with the necessary skills to support sustainable practices and technologies.
An urgent need for green skills in the UK workforce is becoming increasingly apparent. Industries such as renewable energy production, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, and waste management face significant skill shortages. Recent research by PWC points to a gap of around 200,000 workers needed to fill these roles efficiently.
The collaboration between City & Guilds and the Lifelong Education Institute further reinforces the importance of investment in environmental and sustainable skills. A remarkable 76% of business owners express strong support for such initiatives, recognising their value in enhancing productivity both in the short and long term.
City & Guilds is taking proactive steps to address these skill gaps by establishing a new training centre in their London offices. Set to open in February 2025, this facility will focus on essential areas like EV car charging and air source heat pumps, providing valuable opportunities for individuals to enhance their expertise.
The initiatives by City & Guilds signify a crucial move towards addressing the UK’s green skills shortages and paving the way for a sustainable future.
