Cheshire is getting a £1 million boost to create clean energy jobs and support local workers in transitioning to greener industries
Cheshire: The county is about to receive a cool £1 million in funding. This money comes after being picked as a key area for clean energy growth.
It’s all part of the government’s “Plan for Change” to make the UK a clean energy superpower. The goal is to create green jobs and train people for them.
With this funding, they aim to help locals get into new job opportunities in the clean energy sector. They’re also launching an Energy Skills Passport portal to help workers find out what qualifications they need.
This will be especially helpful for those in the oil and gas industry looking to switch to renewable energy jobs. The government has recognized west Cheshire as a hotspot for clean energy, with strong offshore wind, nuclear, and solar industries.
Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington will lead the local efforts, teaming up with various councils and organizations. They plan to use the funding for new training centers and courses in fields like welding and electrical engineering.
Local leaders are excited about this investment, seeing it as a big step towards making Cheshire the healthiest and most sustainable economy in the UK.
This announcement is part of a larger plan to create a £30 billion pipeline of clean energy projects. The aim is to cut carbon emissions and create thousands of jobs.
Councillor Louise Gittins expressed her excitement about the funding, highlighting its importance in helping workers transition from carbon-heavy jobs to clean energy roles.
She emphasized the need to address skill gaps and support the local economy while contributing to the UK’s clean power goals by 2030.
Employers will also get a handbook to help them find support for upskilling their workforce. This includes programs to help jobseekers gain the skills needed for clean energy jobs.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband mentioned that they’re working with communities and businesses to train workers in Britain, aiming to seize the opportunities that clean power offers.
