Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 15
15
Accepted
Ensure clear communication campaigns for oil and gas workers on energy transition job opportunities.
Recommendation
There has been a failure of communication from consecutive governments to oil and gas workers about the transition and what they need to do to prepare and benefit from it. Government action is required to ensure the visibility and promotion of clean energy jobs, as well as to ensure existing workers are aware of the reality of transition and that these new opportunities are available to both prospective and existing workers. (Conclusion, Paragraph 103)
Government Response Summary
The government outlined several specific actions to improve the visibility and promotion of clean energy jobs, including a UK-wide awareness campaign, a deep dive into priority occupations, the Destination Nuclear campaign with a careers portal, and recent clean energy jobs fairs.
Government Response
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HM Government
Accepted
In the Clean Energy Jobs Plan, we set out how awareness of clean energy jobs is a key barrier to achieving our Clean Energy Superpower Mission. Energy & Utility Skills, with support from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and organisations including BEAMA, ECITB, Energy UK, EngineeringUK, and RenewableUK, are leading a UK-wide industry-led awareness and attraction campaign on job and career opportunities, launching next year. In parallel, a deep dive will be undertaken on several priority occupations with critical workforce needs to improve understanding of, and overcome, specific barriers to entry, whether that be lack of visibility of career pathways or attractiveness of roles. In the Nuclear sector specifically, the Destination Nuclear communications campaign is raising awareness about the wide range of opportunities available across the sector, helping to attract a broader and diverse range of new talent by raising awareness and reshaping public perceptions of careers in nuclear. This campaign also includes a careers portal bringing nuclear sector jobs to one place. The Department recently worked with the Port of Tyne and the North East Combined Authority to host a Clean Energy Jobs Fair on the 11 December. The event showcased the growing range of clean energy careers across the North East, and featured major employers including Equinor, National Grid, Siemens Energy and JDR.