00:00Thousands of young people are set to be trained for jobs in clean energy and advanced technology
00:06after new government-backed investment in specialist colleges.
00:10Officials say nearly 600,000 extra workers will be needed by 2030 across sectors including
00:16green energy, manufacturing and digital technology.
00:20New technical excellence colleges backed by government funding aim to close skills gaps
00:25and support employers in every region.
00:27This will also help businesses including small firms access workers trained in heat pumps,
00:34solar and low-carbon technologies, it's reported.
00:37Government and industry say the push is vital for growth, jobs and meeting net zero targets across the UK.
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