Vocational training, the backbone of the green transition

The Observatory of Vocational Training in Spain has published its 2025 report, prepared by CaixaBank Dualiza together with Orkestra-Basque Institute of Competitiveness, which identifies for the first time the green skills essential to ensure an effective ecological transition. The study, based on the OCOM-FPVERDE model, reveals that more than 60of the country’s priority green occupations in the country are directly dependent on VET degrees.

This fact positions VET as a strategic driver of strategic driver of productive transformation and reinforces its key role in territorial and social cohesion. The report identifies a total of 312 green competenciesgrouped into knowledge and skills, fundamental for professional development within the 60 tractor training cycles analyzed.

Green talent for industrial sectors

The report is structured around 14 strategic value chains with a direct impact on the green transition, including key industry sectors such as energy, construction, agri-food, waste management, transportation and manufacturing. In all of them, the adoption of new environmental regulations, process digitalization and automation are transforming professional profiles.

Among the most sought-after skills in these sectors are the following waste managementwaste management, energy energy savingenergy saving, water quality water quality control and compliance with environmental and occupational safety legislation. These competencies are directly linked to many of the industrial activities of AMEC companies.

Roadmap for companies and training

The study proposes an urgent urgent curriculum revision The company also emphasizes the importance of training cycles to incorporate these green competencies, especially in industrial sectors with high environmental intensity. It also highlights the importance of upskilling and green reskilling for active workers, favoring the adaptation of existing talent to new production requirements.

To this end, it is proposed to strengthen the green dual vocational training and to develop a transversal module on sustainabilityadapted to each cycle. The objective is that both new and current professionals are prepared to take on the challenges of sustainability and improve business competitiveness.

A just transition aligned with Europe

The document recommends establishing strategic alliances between companies, administrations and educational centers to ensure coherence between training, employment and sustainability.to ensure coherence between training, employment and sustainability.

This collaborative approach is key to ensuring that the green transition generates real opportunities, drives industrial innovation and strengthen companies’ international leadership position in sustainability. international leadership position in sustainability.