As the UK strives towards its net zero goals, the scale of the transition will require unprecedented upskilling and reskilling to meet the demands. The Climate Change Committee has found that between 135,000 to 725,000 net new jobs could be created in low-carbon sectors by 2030 and it is estimated that 1 in 5 jobs will experience a shift in demand for skills, with around 3 million workers needing some form of reskilling. The majority of clean energy jobs will need to come from the current workforce and research suggests that 90% of the UK’s oil and gas workforce possess transferable skills that can be adapted to clean energy sectors. However, an ageing workforce makes creating fresh talent pipelines essential. With research from WorldSkillsUK finding that 63% of those aged 16 to 24 had never heard of green skills, greater awareness of jobs in clean energy is vital. The green transition could provide huge opportunities for high-quality employment and strong economic growth, so how can we ensure that we have the skilled UK energy workforce to maximize this potential?

This event will:

• Discuss how industry and Government can work together to build a resilient and diverse talent pipeline.
• Consider how to overcome barriers to training capacity including costs and resources, especially for SMEs.
• Examine how to secure meaningful investment in future supply chains and skills.