An online platform backed by the green philanthropic fund of Atlassian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is aiming to shift 100,000 Australian workers into clean economy roles by 2027 amid warnings that without adequately upskilling the workforce, the nation risks failing to meet net zero targets.
“Australia is at an inflection point where it could help lead the world’s clean energy transition, having everything it takes to lead as a renewable energy superpower,” Bapna said.“It not only has some of the world’s best solar, wind and critical mineral resources, it also offers a wealth of talent across all fields – from technicians to project managers – to power a greener world.”
“On the philanthropic side, this is a huge raise in our ambition, and just seeing the scope of the problem and the amount of things that need to be addressed and changed,” Cannon-Brookes said at the time.