What could education skills and work look like across Wales by 2035?
The report
Statements
Jennifer Rudd (co-chair):
Jennifer Rudd (co-chair): I am delighted that the education, skills and work report has been published today. This is the culmination of a review of UNESCO reports and academic literature, as well as expert testimony. Whilst not exhaustive this report brings together the best ideas from experts in the fields of education and employment from academia, third sector, public and private sectors. This is not a radical document, this is a summary of all of the calls that are being made around the world. We have to educate people now to ensure positive change for the future. It is my hope that Welsh Government will quickly put these pathways into policy and that we will soon see a Wales transformed through the power of people.
Headlines
- Introduce a National Green Skilling Wage for full time study, work experience and apprenticeships to incentivise widespread upskilling that is accessible to all, aligned with Wales’ net zero ambitions.
- Build on the model of Carmarthenshire County Council to establish teacher/student Climate Action Groups in every local authority in Wales by 2030 to mainstream climate education across all subjects and levels.
- Mandate climate and nature literacy modules for all further and higher education students.
- Conduct a sustainability audit of all tertiary education courses to ensure curricula are relevant to the climate and nature crises.
- Create a carbon and nature literate workforce by establishing a continuing professional development pathway for all professionals by 2028.
Members
Dr Jennifer A. Rudd
Mr Ben Rawlence
Mrs Sarah Clayton (Secretariat)