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‘A job which will directly contribute towards the reduction of emissions and help to protect the environment’ The definition of a green job West of England Combined Authority Careers Leaders and Teachers How to use this resource The aim is to inform schools of the Green Skills labour market Contents What does it mean to reach Net Zero? ‘Net Zero means getting a balance between the carbon released into the atmosphere, and the carbon taken from it’ West of England Combined Authority have produced a Climate Emergency Action Plan which sets out five key areas for action towards reaching net zero, and they recognise that a skilled and motivated workforce is needed to deliver this. Meeting Net Zero and creating actual growth is dependent on addressing existing skills gaps and making efforts to mitigate against new ones. Need & Distribution of Jobs In 2020 it is estimated that within the West of England Combined Authority region, there were around 6,250 low carbon jobs Types of Jobs 7 Reskilling Opportunities Teachers/Parents can see the transferable skills needed for new green sector jobs by referring to the table below: What skills will a young person need to find success in the Green Economy? Soft skills Attitudes and behaviours Behaviours and work readiness required to enable continued adaptability An understanding of the green agenda expressed through personal behaviours and opinions Skills in the Green Economy knowledge knowledge Technical skills plus… Construction and Installation Construction and Installation Key careers include those listed below: The chart shows possible academic pathways 3 4 5 6 7 8 Operations and Maintenance Manufacturing Other Green Jobs Digital skills and coding The Green Agenda will drive further development of new technologies using Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality and big data. It will change the culture of the construction sector and make engineers and electricians into the IT specialists, software managers and system designers of the future. Environmental Law A fast-growing sector Areas include environmental pollution and renewable energy generation. As an environmental lawyer, most jobs will involve advising large organisations of their risks and defending them if legal action occurs. There will be some opportunities in the area of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Environmental Consulting Specialisms Air, land and water contamination; environmental impact assessment and flood risk; and waste management and recycling. Employment in environmental consulting will need to grow significantly to ensure nature and the environment are protected. Low