Speakers for Schools · 2024
A survey of 1,014 young people aged 14–25 explored their awareness of green jobs, their interest in pursuing them, and whether they had opportunities to learn about green careers in school or college. While 63% said they know to some extent what a green job is, nearly half of those don't know what qualifications or skills are needed to pursue one. Strikingly, 68% had no opportunity to learn about green jobs in school or college, with disadvantaged groups — those on free school meals, females, and those from ethnic minority backgrounds — disproportionately missing out. The report recommends that government, employers, and organisations like Speakers for Schools work together to embed green careers education into the curriculum.