Training spaces available to boost green jobs sector

It has been announced that thousands of discounted training spaces are available in an attempt to boost the green jobs sector.

Up to 8,000 people – including current installers and those who are new to the industry – will be able to develop skills to retrofit homes and install insulation on the Home Decarbonisation Skills Training scheme.

4,000 people will also be able to get £500 towards training to install and maintain heat networks through the Heat Training Grant.

The Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship will also provide people with the chance to learn how to install low-carbon heating systems on the job.

The schemes are intended to create a high-skilled workforce for now and the future, scaling-up energy efficiency and low-carbon heating installations. It is also intended to support "the Prime Minister’s plan to reach net zero in a pragmatic and proportionate way, while delivering on his priority to grow the economy."

Lord Callanan, minister for energy efficiency and green finance, said: "The UK is a world leader when it comes to reducing carbon emissions, and we’re investing billions of pounds to help decarbonise the nation’s heating, saving homes and businesses energy and cutting bills.

"To do that we’re helping to improve the energy efficiency of homes and ensure they have access to cutting-edge low-carbon heating technologies such as heat pumps and heat networks.

"With consumer demand for these measures set to surge in the coming years, the funding announced today will help to create the skilled workforce that will be needed."

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