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Upskill for green jobs of the future

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Demand for workers with skills relevant to the green economy is outstripping supply. Image: Unsplash/Noah Buscher

Victoria Masterson
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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Most jobs that need green skills aren’t traditional green roles. Image: GreenBiz/LinkedIn
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Green workers with a degree are growing faster than other workers. Image: GreenBiz/LinkedIn

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Demand for green skills is growing across sectors and countries. Image: GreenBiz/LinkedIn

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