How is the transition to net zero transport impacting the jobs market and how can we ensure the Government continues to maximise the employment opportunities available, including through monitoring green jobs as they are delivered and providing the workforce with the necessary skills to drive progress?

Background

The grow and level up the economy strategic priority is at the heart of the government’s agenda to spread opportunity across the UK. Transport has a crucial role to play, whether it be through improving connectivity across the United Kingdom and growing the economy by enhancing the transport network, on time and on budget. DfT has a number of specific interests in this space, notably our infrastructure projects, Places for Growth and our apprenticeships and skills work.

Next steps

Get in touch with bridgetoresearch@dft.gov.uk

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