"Plumbers, electricians and welders are among 31 priority occupations that are "particularly in demand", with employment in renewable, wind, solar and nuclear expected to double to 860,000 in five years, ministers have said. Speaking on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said thousands of jobs were needed to develop Britain's clean energy sector to "get bills down for good"."
"A new programme is to be launched to match veterans with careers in solar panel installation, wind turbine factories and nuclear power stations, while oil and gas workers could benefit from up to 20m from the UK and Scottish governments for bespoke careers training in clean energy roles. PA Media There would be also be tailored schemes for ex-offenders, school leavers and the unemployed."
The government plans to train and recruit workers for the UK's clean energy sector, targeting creation of 400,000 extra jobs by 2030. Plumbers, electricians and welders are listed among 31 priority occupations, with employment in renewable, wind, solar and nuclear expected to double to 860,000 in five years. Five "technical excellence colleges" will be established, with 2.5m in funding for pilot schemes in Cheshire, Lincolnshire and Pembrokeshire. A programme will match veterans with roles in solar, wind and nuclear, while up to 20m will support bespoke training for oil and gas workers. Tailored schemes will target ex-offenders, school leavers and the unemployed. Sizewell C construction requires 10,000 extra jobs. Energy bills rose by 2% under Ofgem's latest price cap, and a pledge remains to reduce bills by 300 by 2030.
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