Question reference: S6W-27032
- Asked by: Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 24 April 2024
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Current status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 8 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on plans to establish a Green Jobs Skills Hub, as outlined in the Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan.
Answer
The Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan (CESAP) provided an important springboard for net zero skills planning and we have made good progress since its publication, notably in strengthening the evidence base through the CESAP Pathfinders , which provides a better understanding of the skill requirements in the transition to net zero, focusing on investment, demand, and provision across the CESAP sectors.
While a standalone Green Jobs Skills Hub has not yet been established, Skills Development Scotland continue to engage with employers across Scotland to disseminate evidence and insights to support them in the transition to net zero.
Skills Development Scotland also established additional online capacity through My World of Work to enable individuals to search for green skills and green job opportunities.