Abstract
Purpose: This paper considers the development of ‘green’ jobs in Scotland where the government has sought to develop renewable and sustainable energy industries and associated employment. It briefly considers approaches to improving the quality of jobs for new entrants to the industry.
Design/methodology/approach: This research is based a review of evidence on employment in renewable energy industries in Scotland and some related policies.
Findings: Government employment forecasts/projections have been lower than projected. While there are some specific skills development initiatives by the government, in general labour market policies have been driven by principles of ‘Work First’ approaches but require a more ‘Careers First’ approach.
Originality/value: The links between support for those moving from unemployment into jobs linked to sustainable industries have been under researched. Rather than relying on general ‘Work First’ policies and separate industry specific skills initiatives for those already in work, more attention needs to be given to developing sustainable employment with career progression for unemployed people moving into the industry.
Design/methodology/approach: This research is based a review of evidence on employment in renewable energy industries in Scotland and some related policies.
Findings: Government employment forecasts/projections have been lower than projected. While there are some specific skills development initiatives by the government, in general labour market policies have been driven by principles of ‘Work First’ approaches but require a more ‘Careers First’ approach.
Originality/value: The links between support for those moving from unemployment into jobs linked to sustainable industries have been under researched. Rather than relying on general ‘Work First’ policies and separate industry specific skills initiatives for those already in work, more attention needs to be given to developing sustainable employment with career progression for unemployed people moving into the industry.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | World Sustainable Development Outlook 2015 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Green Behaviour: Re-thinking policy for sustainability |
| Editors | Allam Ahmed |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | World Association for Sustainable Development |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781907106354 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2015 |
| Event | Outlook 2015 13th International World Association for Sustainable Development Conference: GREEN BEHAVIOR: Re-Thinking Policy for Sustainability - Istanbul, Turkey Duration: 1 Jun 2015 → 3 Jun 2015 Conference number: 13 |
Publication series
| Name | World Sustainable Development Outlook Book Series |
|---|---|
| Publisher | World Association for Sustainable Develiopment (WASD) |
| ISSN (Print) | 1748-8133 |
Conference
| Conference | Outlook 2015 13th International World Association for Sustainable Development Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | Outlook 2015 WASD Conference |
| Country/Territory | Turkey |
| City | Istanbul |
| Period | 1/06/15 → 3/06/15 |
Keywords
- Employment
- Renewable Energy
- Scotland
- Industrial policy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
- General Energy
