Identifying knowledge areas

This programme line sheds light on:

• Skill and knowledge requirements
• Promising career paths
• Boosting enrolment in vocational education programmes
• Oversight of various aspects of the Human Capital Agenda

To ensure successful implementation, we maintain a close collaborative relationship with the Platform Talent voor Technologie (Talent for Technology Platform) (PTvT).

GroenvermogenNL commissions qualitative and quantitative labour market surveys. SEO-CE-Delft calculated that the hydrogen transition will require an additional 38,000 full-time equivalents (FTEs) in the run-up to 2030. There is a growing demand for professionals in the fields of electrochemistry, electrical engineering, process technology, chemistry, and biology. Recruiting and training sufficient personnel for this task presents a significant challenge. Up until 2030, the influx of young talent from the educational sector is projected to be inadequate. At the same time, the border regions, which are grappling with issues posed by their own aging demographics, are unable to contribute to the workforce. We need to ensure that the available young people are well prepared for employment opportunities arising from the hydrogen transition. To bridge the most critical gap, however, it will be necessary to train today’s professionals in the workplace.

You can read the complete research report by SEO-CE-Delft here

Sustainability and a healthy climate are key priorities for young people. The hydrogen transition offers great opportunities to inspire young people about hydrogen technology, and to show how they can play a meaningful part in advancing the energy transition by pursuing a career in this field. GroenvermogenNL’s H₂inO project gives young people a deeper understanding of hydrogen technology and its applications.

By incorporating new modules into their established curriculums, primary and secondary schools can give young people an engaging introduction to the energy transition, specifically highlighting the role of hydrogen. In line with this aim, we developed a range of resources, including a series of video clips featuring professionals from the hydrogen industry sharing insights into their work. The objective is to partner with over 100 schools between 2024 and 2029. The project is being implemented by the Talent for Technology Platform.

We use the insights gained by GroenvermogenNL concerning the human capital issue to learn lessons and make any necessary modifications. What conclusions can we draw from the data and figures obtained by quantitative and qualitative research about what needs to be done in education, the labour market, partnerships, and policy? This monitoring approach is also applied to the other HCA programme lines and regions.

We monitor:

• The labour market dashboard
• The knowledge platform
• A variety of labour market monitors
• The development of regional learning communities