The Challenge with Green Energy‪?‬ Hydrogen Safe

Welcome to another episode of The Challenge With Green Energy, as we dive into the enthralling world of green energy in Wales! Join us as Wyn Prichard, a veteran in skills development, shares his insights on the sector's challenges and potential.
 
Think you know all about green jobs? Think again! Wyn reveals how traditional industries like construction are going green, and how collaboration between the government, educators, and businesses is key to building a skilled green workforce.
 
Is Wales a leader in sustainability? We'll find out! We'll also explore the groundbreaking Well-being of Future Generations Act and how it's shaping a greener future.
 
Feeling optimistic about the future? So is Wyn! He explains how skills training and even AI tools can help us prepare for a low-carbon world. 
 
Wyn’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious, so take a listen and leave feeling empowered about the future of green energy in Wales.
 
To learn more about Hydrogen Safe and how we connect the supply between businesses, educators and the future workforce, head over to our website: hydrogensafe.org

Forget textbooks and lectures - we speak to Alan Jones, Senior Manager of Quality, Innovation & Projects at Darlington College on green energy and the skills gap within education.
 
In this podcast episode, you can expect to discover:
 
From Textbooks to Turbines: How Darlington College is revving up its curriculum to focus on the hottest renewable tech (think wind, solar, and beyond!).
The real challenges of implementing green energy, like squeezing funds for cutting-edge equipment and training top-notch staff.
Bridging the Green Gap: It's all about teamwork! Alan explains how schools, businesses, and governments need to join forces to create a workforce that's bursting with green skills.
Electric Vehicles: Powering the Future (and Your Career!) Discover the booming job market in green energy, especially for electric vehicles. But wait, there's a catch - the green sector needs a makeover to shed its uncool image.
 
To learn more about Hydrogen Safe and how we connect the supply between businesses, educators and the future workforce, head over to our website: hydrogensafe.org

In this inaugural episode of The Challenge With Green Energy?, your host Lizzie Simon is in conversation with Product Development Manager (Hydrogen) at RWE, author of “Power Up”, and Chemical Engineer, Yasmin Ali.
 
Yasmin kindly shares how her career has transitioned from fossil fuels to renewable energy with a focus on hydrogen. Exploring the challenges of large-scale green energy deployment, including public education and perceptions of new technologies, Yasmin delves into her experience of moving between industries and roles in engineering. 
 
Yasmin and Lizzie also touch on the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields and how work experience opportunities can promote more equitable access to careers in green energy. 
 
Key topics discussed include hydrogen applications beyond vehicles, the importance of public outreach to explain technologies, and why companies need to do more when it comes to retaining women in STEM industries.
 
Discover Yasmin’s book, Power Up here: https://amzn.eu/d/9tRzGIT 
 
To learn more about Hydrogen Safe and how we connect the supply between businesses, educators and the future workforce, head over to our website: hydrogensafe.org

What are the challenges with green energy?
Does the industry have an image problem?
What role does hydrogen play in a cleaner tomorrow?
 
Let’s find out…
 
Welcome to The Challenge With Green Energy Podcast, where we will be answering all these questions - and much, much more!
 
In this teaser, your host, Lizzie Simon, provides a taste of what you can expect from the series.
 
To be among the first to tune in, be sure to subscribe on whichever platform you enjoy your podcasts from.
 
For further details on Hydrogen Safe and how we are connecting the supply between business, individuals and educators through our specialist hydrogen safety training, head over to hydrogensafe.org and subscribe to our newsletter.
 
See you next time!