The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), today announced the release of the Battery Workforce Initiative (BWI)’s National Guideline Standards for registered apprenticeships for battery machine operators. The DOL-certified guidelines, created in partnership with battery manufacturers, community colleges, and unions, lay out rigorous training requirements to support … Continue reading
Extreme weather, global heatwaves, and depletion of natural resources have pushed the need to speed up the transition to a greener economy to the forefront of the policy debate. Ensuring a more sustainable world for current and future generations is now more than ever a priority. Policies fostering greener growth will trigger changes in the … Continue reading
Extreme weather, global heatwaves, and depletion of natural resources have pushed the need to speed up the transition to a greener economy to the forefront of the policy debate. Ensuring a more sustainable world for current and future generations is now more than ever a priority. Policies fostering greener growth will trigger changes in the … Continue reading
Along with demographic change and advances in technology, the transition to green skills is one of a number of mega trends set to transform the economy and labour market. These shifts are also interconnected. The need for “green skills” is therefore not just about new green jobs, but also greening existing roles, increasing economic growth … Continue reading
We’re in a time of great upheaval around the world. We are experiencing an unprecedented moment in history where we are reimagining the future of work. Governments are assessing policies, programmes and how to support constituents amid the pandemic. Business leaders are reimagining their entire working models, cultures and company values. Employees are rethinking what … Continue reading