UK: Ed Davey to Take Part in ‘Green Skills for Green Jobs’ Event

Ed Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change and Professor John Perkins OBE, Chief Scientific Advisor, confirmed to participate in the Ministerial Debate at this year’s Green Skills for Green Jobs Summit.

Delegates who attend the Green Skills for Green Jobs summit network with senior officials from low carbon industries, including engineering, nuclear, power, renewables, oil & gas, chemicals, water, steel and paper amongst others.

The event provides a platform to meet colleagues who are tasked with managing skills and training across the workforce, whilst introducing attendees to suppliers who can assist in the structured development of new and existing staff and pupils.

Attendance guarantees a seat in front of all senior officials in the main plenary and getting involved in the debate. All delegates are provided with a three course lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

The Green Skills for Green Jobs summit is the only event in the UK that focuses solely on green skills. The significance and impact of skills development in the construction, offshore wind, renewables, nuclear power, CCS, energy efficiency technologies, engineering, oil & gas, chemicals, water, steel and paper, take centre stage at this one day national, CPD accredited, summit.

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Press release, October 4, 2013; Image: greenskills4greenjobs