Skills shortage in the greentech sector – challenges and solutions

The energy transition not only needs innovative technologies, but above all well-trained specialists. But this is precisely where one of the biggest challenges lies: the shortage of skilled workers will take on dramatic proportions in the coming years.

Jörg Bielicke, founder of Green Tech Talents, presented an innovative mentoring program at the Greentech.LIVE conference in Berlin that is designed to help companies attract and retain talented young professionals in the long term.

Although renewable energies and sustainable technologies are booming, the issue of recruiting skilled workers is often underestimated. Greentech entrepreneur Jörg Bielicke reported on an industry event at which the focus was on key topics such as regulation, funding and political framework conditions – but the shortage of skilled workers was barely discussed.

Bridging the Skills Gap with Cross-Mentoring Programs

Greentech Talents has developed a cross-mentoring program to sustainably improve the skills situation. This program connects young professionals with experienced managers and experts from the industry, says Bielicke.

The shortage of skilled workers is not a distant dream of the future, but already a reality. Companies that take care of promoting young talent at an early stage have a decisive advantage in the competition for talent. The Green Tech Talents mentoring program shows how targeted networking and further training can help to inspire young people for professions with purpose and sustainability.

“The energy transition needs skilled workers – and the time to act is now,” says Bielicke.