What is the Skillset for the Green Transformation?

On March 30, 2023, AmCham Bulgaria Human Capital and Education Committee discussed the complex topic of the new skills and the need of re-skilling of the workforce to meet the requirements of the Green Transformation.

There were three main presentations that aimed to address some of the issues and to present a pathway for individual’s and companies’ adaptation towards the green transition requirements. In a nutshell they are:

  • Future skillset and expertise that will be required as a result of the Green Deal.
  • What are the “Green Skills” we need to start developing?
  • How businesses can partner with the Faculty of Business Administration, Sofia University in developing educational/certificate programs for re-skilling and up-skilling of the workforce.
  • How businesses can use EU funding opportunities to sponsor Green Skills development

Here is the summary of the presentations of the three speakers. You can hear / watch the webinar from the link below.

Knowledge, Skills and Human Resources for the Energy Sector in Transition

Presented by Dr. Maria Trifonova, Chief Assistant Professor, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

  • Forecasts for structural change and development of the Bulgarian energy sector in the 2030 horizon.
  • Assessment of human resources needs in the future Bulgarian energy sector based on the various scenarios for technological development.
  • Knowledge and skills demand from the perspective of the academic organizations
  • Opportunities for business-academia partnerships for delivering human capital for the future energy sector.
  • How businesses can partner with the Faculty of Business Administration, Sofia University in developing educational/certificate programs for re-skilling and up-skilling of the workforce.
“Green skills” Through the Lens of PwC’s Broader View and International Experience

Presented by Albena Markova, Advisory Partner Southeastern Europe, PwC

  • EU Path towards Net Zero envisages a boost in (green) skills initiatives.
  • Demand for green talent and skills is outpacing supply in both skill categories – core and enabling.
  • The 8 strategic net-zero technologies defined by The Net Zero Act proposal as key levers for the energy and net-zero industry transition.
  • Impact of the Green Transition on a broad range of jobs
  • From jobs to skills to values and attitudes
  • What should Employers do?
EU Funding Opportunities for Green Model Implementation and Green Skills Development in the Workplace

Presented by Borislav Slavchov, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Bulgarian American Center for Innovations and Technology Transfer

Watch the webinar recording