SKILLED WIND WORKERS NEEDED
EU wind industry skills shortage: over 5,000 more workers needed per year
February 6, 2013 (European Wind Energy Association)
“The European wind industry faces a severe skills shortage of around 5,500 appropriately qualified staff per year. This shortfall could climb to 18,000 by 2030 - nearly 5% of the entire wind industry workforce - if numbers of suitable workers don’t increase according to a report…based on research by renewable energy consultancy GL Garrad Hassan…
“The recommendations…[from the EU’s Wind Energy Technology Platform (TPWind) in]
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“…Emphasise Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (‘STEM’) skills in vocational training…[and] Increase industry input into academic courses…
“…[Also add] More graduates of wind energy generalist courses…[harmonize] Vocational Education and Training across the EU…[and put] Greater emphasis on training in operations and maintenance…”
posted by Herman K. Trabish @ 5:55 AM
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