By HOLLY FISHLOCK
More than $60 million will be invested by the state and federal government's over the next five years for the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
The Centre will be established at the TAFE NSW campus at Tighes Hill, and will look to boost the workforce needed to support the renewable energy industry in the Hunter and across the state.
Once up and running the centre will have a training capacity of approximately 450 students annually.
It will provide education and apprenticeships in renewable energy, offshore wind, hydrogen, and related manufacturing fields for the region's workforce.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there needs to be a plan for the future.
"It's important we invest in new industries, and that we invest in the capacity of workers to be able to fill jobs in those industries."
Meanwhile, NSW Premier Chris Minns says it's important young people have the skills needed to participate in the renewable energy industry.
"We all see an exciting opportunity for the next generation, right here in Newcastle."
The launch of the facility comes after an advanced manufacturing centre of excellence was announced for Western Sydney.
