Launch of GreenCareer: the new platform for sustainable careers in Noord-Nederland
Today the new online platform GreenCareer was officially launched: a platform in the field of sustainability and energy transition, where supply and demand for education and employment in Noord-Nederland This provides students, (young) professionals, and organizations with a single source for green education, internships, vacancies, and practical stories.
GreenCareer was developed from the 'H2 Train and Learn Hub' project, which aims to train students and professionals to work in the hydrogen economy of Noord-Nederland“With GreenCareer we want to strengthen the green labor market in the region and inspire people to get involved in the energy transition,” says Jogchem Meinema, project leader at New Energy Coalition and project coordinator. "Whether it's vocational, higher professional, or university-level training, there's a shortage of skilled workers in this sector in all areas. With this platform, we hope to provide insight into career opportunities and make it easier to map out a green career."
Today the platform was officially launched during the New Energy Career Event, an event that brings together sustainable energy companies Noord-Nederland brings together a new generation of talent. It's a perfect place to launch GreenCareer: after the career event, visitors can continue their search on the platform, and organizations can create a profile. The platform uses a smart integration to retrieve vacancies from the internet, but it also features a business portal where entrepreneurs can register and create their own company page to stand out. Visit greencareer.nl to explore the platform.
About H2 Train and Learn Hub
H2 Train and Learn Hub is a collaborative project in Noord-Nederland which trains students and professionals in the application of hydrogen technology. The project has received funding from the European Union through the Just Transition Fund (JTF). Partners of H2 Train and Learn Hub are Alfa-college, DC Terra, Noorderpoort, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, NHL Stenden, the University of Groningen, and New Energy Coalition.
The Just Transition Fund
The Just Transition Fund (JTF) is a European subsidy program. The JTF – also known as the 'Just Energy Transition Fund' – is a European fund for regions hardest hit by the transition to a green economy. With this, the European Union aims to reduce socio-economic inequality. The JTF stems from the European Green Deal, the program for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. To facilitate this transition, Noord-Nederland 330 million euros have been pledged to achieve this until 2027. Several subsidies will be made available for this purpose in the coming years (up to 2027).