PresentationWhat are Green Jobs?
Learn about what green jobs are!
What are Green Jobs?
Climate change will have a big impact on future generations.
There are lots of jobs out there that help make a difference.
Green jobs have planet saving impact!
The UK wants to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Net Zero means we only put the same amount of greenhouse gases into the environment that are taken away.
The energy sector plays a part in helping make this change.
Itβs very important to build a Net Zero energy workforce.
People with the passion to help the world tackle climate change.
Green jobs are jobs that focus on either:
Reducing carbon emissions
Restoring nature
Making environmental improvements
What green job would you like to do?
Energy plays a huge role in this change!
Every home and work place will need it!
National Grid are working to ensure they can carry more clean energy on the network.
Green Jobs
Green jobs are jobs that have a positive impact on the planet!
Green jobs can be manual or professional roles with lots of different skill sets and can relate to anything 'green'.
Watch the clip!National Grid are working to get more green energy on to the network.
We all have a role to play to protect our environment, whichever job and career we choose.
Which of these green jobs would you MOST like to do?
Oceanographer
Studies the worldβs seas!
Connections strategy engineers
This job helps us to connect renewable energy to the National Grid network.
Eco engineer
Developing technology to make better eco-cars!
Climate scientist
Understand the effects of climate change to improve and protect the lives of people.
Craftsperson jointers
Lay cables and technology that get renewable energy into our homes!
Conservation scientist
Protecting and caring for nature.
Marine biologist
Protect and learn about ocean animals, plants and ecosystems.
Innovation engineers
Develop new technologies that help us reach net zero quicker!
Sustainable farmer
Farming that meets the needs of existing and future generations.
Hydrologist
Monitor water resources.
Design engineers and planners
Help to design and build the network of the future with new low carbon technologies and more renewable energy.
Wind turbine technician
Maintains and operates awesome wind turbines.
Some GREEN jobs havenβt been invented yet!
What green jobs can you see happening in the future?
Example: An eco-flying car technician
Green jobs for you!
What green jobs can you do around your home?
Think about recycling! Sort the recycling into different categories β¨e.g cardboard and plastic
Use eco-products to help clean your house
Sort old toys and take them to a charity shop
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