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Green jobs: everything you need to know

Ready to help save our planet? Choose a green job and you’ll work to tackle climate change every day.

What is a green job?

A ‘green job’ is any role that helps Scotland work towards its 2045 net zero target.

As the world aims to reduce its carbon emissions, there are lots of new and exciting green jobs available. But remember, every industry needs to become greener. This means there are now green jobs available in almost every area of work.

Green Jobs 101: The essential terms

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Scotland’s trending green jobs

There’s a growing demand for green professionals across the country. So, it’s a great time to go green with your career.

Take a look at this video to find out the five most popular green jobs in Scotland right now. These jobs are likely to change over time.

Want to delve into even more green jobs? Check out our full range of green job profiles.

We can help you build green skills

You now know all about green jobs in Scotland! But how do you find the training you need to get a green job of your own? We’ve got the answer – our course search!

Use our course search to access more than 700 green learning opportunities across Scotland. You’ll find everything from college and university courses to short, online modules.

And the best part? Around 155 of them are free!