The government’s Plan for Change aims to help workers across the UK benefit from thousands of new job opportunities in the clean energy sector, with Pembrokeshire at the forefront.

This initiative is part of a wider mission to make Britain energy secure with clean power by 2030.

Aberdeen, Cheshire, Lincolnshire, and Pembrokeshire have been recognised as regions with flourishing offshore wind, nuclear, and solar industries.

These areas will receive funding to identify the skills support needed to deliver clean power by 2030.

This funding could be used for new training centres, courses, or career advisers, providing local people with opportunities in sectors such as welding, electrical engineering, and construction.

The government has also launched a “skills passport” to help oil and gas workers access clean energy jobs.

This will initially help them identify routes into various roles in offshore wind, including construction and maintenance.

From January 22, workers will be able to create an account to access the four career pathways currently available, helping them identify where their existing qualifications are recognised.

The tool, led by Renewable UK and Offshore Energies UK, and supported by the UK and Scottish Government funding, will be expanded over the coming year to recognise other pathways from oil and gas into the renewable sector.

Funding will initially be given to Cheshire West and Chester, North and North East Lincolnshire, and Pembrokeshire, as significant work identifying skills has already been done for Aberdeen.

All four areas will be considered for further funding for targeted measures such as new training centres and courses to upskill workers.

Around £1 million will be available for each area, with local and devolved partners empowered to develop their own plans for how best to target the funding.

Secretary of state for Wales Jo Stevens said: “There is huge potential for economic growth in Wales, fuelled by clean energy technology like floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.

“This skills pilot in Pembrokeshire will create a workforce here in Wales ready to take on a new generation of jobs in our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower.”

Rebecca Evans, Welsh Government cabinet secretary for economy, energy and planning, added: “This is excellent news for Pembrokeshire and the surrounding area, and I’m delighted that the Welsh Government will be leading this pilot.

“It’s another example of how, working alongside the UK Government, we are unlocking the vast opportunities in Wales as we upskill our workforce, deliver green jobs and drive forward clean power and energy security.”