Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has unveiled plans for the Wind and Renewable Hydrogen Worker Training Centres in Victoria, Australia. These centres are envisioned to create new career opportunities and pathways to support the state's wind, offshore wind, and renewable hydrogen industries. Seeking input from a wide range of stakeholders, including industry, unions, research institutions, and local governments, the Government aims to empower Victorians with the necessary skills for the energy, climate, and economic future of the state. Building on submissions from the Victorian Energy Jobs Plan, the feedback received will influence the design of the training centres and the selection of delivery partners through an open competitive process starting in early 2025. The initiative prioritizes the participation and retention of women, First Peoples, and other underrepresented groups, with a focus on ensuring self-determination for First Peoples in the energy transition. With a significant investment of $16 million from the Victorian Government, alongside potential Commonwealth funding, the centres will advance workforce training for the renewable energy sector. The plan aligns with the goal of creating 59,000 jobs by 2035, while driving the state towards 95% renewable electricity by the same year. This project not only aims to create job opportunities but also to support the state's decarbonization efforts in energy-intensive manufacturing and industrial sectors, particularly in housing and construction supply chains, through renewable hydrogen.