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  The emerging technological workforce is "going green.” We have previously discussed how the industry has a worldwide task force to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This has resulted in the integration of various markets and the promotion of transversal professional positions. In other terms, all industrial development is now occurring inside a clean energy economy, resulting in the formation of a workforce profile matched with the most sustainable practices. How can we enhance our programme for developing skills for green jobs? As the current workforce ages and retires, the need for a new energy workforce develops. For example, an estimate in the United Kingdom indicates that up to 400,000 additional energy professionals would need to be hired by 2050 to replace positions that do not now exist. This demonstrates the need of anticipating training solutions to bridge these skill gaps. Apprenticeship Programs appear to be a viable answer for this transitional period, as they may...