NSW 2030 Renewable Energy Workforce Plan
The Renewable Energy Workforce Plan aims to develop the skilled workforce needed to deliver the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap and ensure the roadmap delivers skills and employment legacies for local communities and under-represented groups.
Background
The NSW Government has made the successful delivery of its Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap a strategic priority, committing to a whole-of-government effort to support its implementation. Developing the skilled workforce needed to deliver the roadmap is set to be a significant challenge and opportunity, with the Roadmap expected to create thousands of jobs across the state, many in areas of existing or projected skills shortage.
Aims and pillars
The NSW Government is developing the Renewable Energy Workforce Plan to help meet the skills needs of the Roadmap and ensure it delivers skills and employment outcomes for affected communities, particularly regional communities and under-represented groups. The draft Plan is built around five pillars, aiming to improve:
- Awareness – so that students are informed about, interested in, and get a taste of renewable energy pathways
- Access – so that students can access renewable energy pathways where there are renewable energy jobs
- Support – so that students are supported through renewable energy education, training and employment pathways
- Equity – so that under-represented cohorts have a fair share of renewable energy opportunities
- Mobility – so that employers can access skilled workers from other sectors, regions and countries to meet critical skills gaps.
Draft Renewable Energy Workforce Plan
The NSW Government has drafted the Renewable Energy Workforce Plan, drawing from research and consultations, to outline key outcomes, challenges and options.
Public consultation to inform the further development of the plan has closed. If you have any questions about the plan, please contact renewableenergyskills@det.nsw.edu.au.