According to research published today by British Gas, a quarter of young people (26%) don't feel the training and job opportunities currently on offer do enough to help develop skills they can use throughout their career.
The research of more than 1,000 young people shows they see the green economy as a route into secure, long-term employment. More than three-quarters (78%) say they recognise the importance of the green economy to the UK's growth over the next ten years.
The green economy, which includes jobs in areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation, is a major growth area for the UK. The Green Deal alone is expected to create 250,000 green jobs by 2030.
Rt Hon Edward Davey, secretary of state for energy and climate change, said: "The Government is absolutely committed to creating opportunities for the private sector to invest in the green skills and job opportunities that young people are looking for.
"The Green Deal and the Energy Company Obligation will generate new jobs at a national and local level, and will help the green economy to continue growing."
Chris Jansen, managing director of British Gas Services, said: "At British Gas, we have a long and proud history of equipping young people with the skills they need to meet the UK's energy needs.
"We can do more in the future as the Green economy will create long-term jobs and growth over the next twenty years. Today's research shows that young people welcome this support and want to be a part of the growing green economy."
