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Gen Z is considered the most climate-conscious generation, with nearly two-thirds saying they want a "green" job within the next five years. And while the skills shortage is most acute among Gen Z, it is part of a broader trend across the labor market. AdvertisementSome 63% of Gen Z workers said the top barrier was a lack of available opportunities. "The data tells us that Gen Z has that in spades," Bycer said, noting that two-thirds of Gen Z said they were interested in training programs. "If you think the universe of climate jobs have sustainability in the title or are at a climate tech company, that's a limited view," Bycer said. "
Persons: Z, Gen, Efrem Bycer, Bycer, Gen Z, Joe Biden Organizations: Service, Business, LinkedIn, United, American Climate Corps, Corps Locations: Europe, Brazil, United Arab Emirates
Only 1 in 8 workers globally have the green skills companies are looking for, according to LinkedIn. AdvertisementByzer said the fact that the current green talent pool is predominantly men — or 66% — is a big problem that highlights an emerging "green ceiling." Women have been joining the green talent pool, defined as having one green skill or one job experience, at a higher rate than men. Women working in the oil, gas, and mining sectors have more green skills than men. "I hear a lot more climate experts talking about jobs, and a lot more workforce experts talking about climate," Byzer said.
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