Human Capital Agenda H2 Region North
This roadmap provides insight into the steps that Noord-Nederland will move towards a responsive labor market for green hydrogen.
As the first European Hydrogen Valley, Noord-Nederland Major steps have been taken in recent years towards the rollout of a hydrogen ecosystem. To accelerate chain development, closer collaboration is needed, facilities need to be further integrated, and employers, employees, and knowledge and educational institutions need to collaborate on innovative ways to develop competencies. This roadmap provides insight into the steps that Noord-Nederland together with GroenvermogenNL, we will be working towards a responsive labour market for green hydrogen.
Key insights
Noord-Nederland as a leader in hydrogen
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- Investment agenda of €9 billion for hydrogen production, infrastructure and innovation.
- Integration of hydrogen in industry, mobility and the built environment.
Challenges in the labor market
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- 66.000 professionals currently work in fossil fuel-related sectors.
- Retraining and upskilling are crucial for a smooth transition to a hydrogen-powered economy.
- High demand for technically trained professionals and hydrogen specialists.
Training and knowledge development
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- Implementation of Waterstof Werkt, with the aim of training 2.000 professionals by 2027.
- Development of regional learning communities and hydrogen training centers.
- Stronger collaboration between vocational education (MBO), higher professional education (HBO), university education (WO) and the business community for practice-oriented education.
Policy recommendations and investments
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- Flexible training and a Lifelong Development (LLD)-program for technicians and career changers.
- Expansion of testing and research facilities such as Hydrogen Valley Campus Europe (HVCE).
- Integration of hydrogen technologies into national and international energy networks.
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