Navigating the Energy Transition Together: Solar Experts Needed!

Side Event | June 21, 2024 | Hall A3

A joint side event of BSW-Solar, OHKW and RENAC at Intersolar Europe 2024.

This side event took place in German.

The solar industry in Germany offers a wide range of job opportunities. The availability of a skilled workforce is critical to managing the energy transition. Roofing and electrical tradespeople discuss job opportunities and provide valuable recruitment advice. The Ohne Hände keine Wende (“no transition without hands”) initiative, or #ohkw for short, and the Renewables Academy (RENAC) provide information on career choices, job qualifications, further training and job opportunities for people seeking a career change.

Target groups

Tradespeople
People seeking a career change
Exhibition visitors

The event was free of charge for visitors to the exhibition. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Henrike Inhülsen, lsen@bsw-solar.de.

Kompakt

Date	June 21,2024
Session times	1:30pm–3:00pm
Event language	German
Event venue	Messe München Hall A3, Booth A3.150
Participation	Free of charge

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