Building a Skilled Workforce for the Green Transition: The Changing Technical and Vocational Education Landscape In Belize
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
January 2024
Subject
Renewable Energy;
Workforce and Employment;
Skills;
Economy;
Vocational and Technical Education;
Environmental Economy;
Education;
Climate Change;
Labor;
Skill Gap;
Skills System;
Electricity;
Learning;
Green Job;
Industry
JEL code
I20 - Education and Research Institutions: General;
I24 - Education and Inequality;
I25 - Education and Economic Development;
I28 - Government Policy;
Q54 - Climate • Natural Disasters and Their Management • Global Warming
Country
Belize
Category
Catalogs and Brochures
Belizes tourism-dependent economy was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing the importance of diversification and resilience to the forefront of discussions. To create a sustainable, resilient, and job-generating economy, the country is preparing for a transition to renewable energy. To meet this challenge, the Inter-American Development Bank and the government of Belize are working together to modernize technical and vocational education and training (TVET) so as to equip Belizeans with the skills demanded by a green economy. By harnessing the potential of TVET to bridge the skills gap and meet market demand, the changing training landscape in Belize is not only creating job opportunities, but also laying the foundation for a sustainable and prosperous future. The effort starts with the nations target of generating 85 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
