Pugging the skills gap

摘要

The uk's energy and utilities sector is undergoing radical change. New technologies and ways of working mean that the workforce requires updated training to ensure that employees are armed with the right skill set to be competent in the workplace, as well as safe and healthy in their respective roles. The shift towards a lower-carbon economy has had a significant impact on the renewables, water, waste management, power and gas industries. In turn, this has prompted an urgent need for renewable energy solutions driven, in part, by governmental policy and targets. This change in infrastructure requires skilled employees across the board from entry-level to senior management. However, drawing on a number of data sources EU Skills has identified a significant recruitment and skills gap in the sector. It is estimated that the sector needs to attract 208,000 new recruits over the next 10 years.