Abstract
Transitioning to a net-zero economy is crucial for combatting (CC) and reducing carbon emissions. Various industrial clusters are preparing for climate related deadlines, like 2050, in the UK and globally. With their concentration of energy-intensive industries, industrial clusters, like the Humber (UK), play a pivotal role in this transition. Efforts have been made to speed up the processes, using new technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and blue hydrogen. However, the success of achieving the UK's net-zero emissions goal relies not only on technology, but also heavily on the availability of the future workforce. The literature around work preparedness of young individuals for these sectors is still nebulous. Using survey data collected in November-December 2023, this paper explores the knowledge, attitudes, and motivations of 490 young people (aged 11 to 18) who study in a Lincolnshire college. We find of those surveyed, slightly over half have a reasonable degree of understanding but do not feel a desire to work in climate related jobs. Our assessment is that some further clarity is needed about green jobs and climate literacy.