Leading electrotechnical and engineering services trade body ECA has been highlighted in a new Welsh Government Net Zero Skills Action Plan designed to create a stronger, fairer, greener Wales.<\/p>\n
The plan commits Wales to a just transition away from the fossil-fuelled economy, with skills playing a central role. It features ECA\u2019s ground-breaking Leading the Charge initiative, which showcased the low-carbon engineering services work of Welsh ECA Member EFT Consult.<\/p>\n
ECA members are at the forefront of the electrification of transport, of heat and the whole of the built economy. We work closely with our Members, industry partners and Government to improve skills provision and standards in the electrotechnical sector, with a special focus on \u2018green skills\u2019 that will enable the transition to net Zero Carbon by 2050.<\/p>\n
Jeremy Parkin, Director of Welsh ECA Member firm Powerlink Electrical Services, added: \u201cECA members and the electricians and apprentices whom we employ are absolutely essential to a successful green transition for Wales. We welcome Welsh Government\u2019s recognition of this fact in their excellent Net Zero Skills Action Plan, and look forward to ever closer collaboration between Government, the education sector and ourselves to help make Wales\u2019s green, electrified future a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chris Jenkins, Director of Welsh ECA Member firm EFT Consult, said: \u201cAny companies that are considering investing in training and technology, I\u2019d say go for it. Net zero and the demand for electrification is not something that\u2019s going to go away. It\u2019s only going to grow. Make the commitment and I believe it\u2019ll pay off.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vaughan Gething MS, Welsh Minister for Economy, said in his foreword to the report: \u201cSkills will be a key enabler as we transition to a net zero economy. Everyone needs to take responsibility and play their part in taking action to improve practices, investing in people and communities to innovate and build a more resilient economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is just the start of this process and Government cannot tackle the challenge alone. A Team Wales approach is the only way we can drive forward these changes and meet our net zero commitments. The Programme for Government made clear our focus on driving a stronger, more competitive Welsh economy by narrowing the skills divide and tackling inequality \u2012 to boost good jobs and lift people out of poverty.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Welsh Government Net Zero Skills Action Plan prioritises 7 key areas of action:<\/p>\n
Gain an understanding of the current skills position for each emission sector
\nBuild a shared understanding of net zero skills across Wales
\nGrow a skills workforce to meet Wales\u2019s net zero commitments
\nStrengthen the skills system
\nPromote opportunities for early years and young people to realise their potential
\nCross-government and partnership approach to meet the skills commitment
\nJust transition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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