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Energy & Utility Skills Group Urges Government to Keep Sector Priorities Central in Post-16 Skills restructure
The Government has sought evidence on how to structure post-16 skills and education pathways. Stephen Barrett,
Energy & Utility Skills Group and DESNZ Office for Clean Energy Jobs confirm 2026 shared priorities for Clean Energy Jobs Plan Delivery
On Wednesday, 7 January 2026 Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Department for Energy Security
Energy & Utility Skills Group begins sector testing phase for proposed sector platform
Energy & Utility Skills Group today confirms the start of the formal testing phase for a
National Grid’s former chief engineer joins the Board of Energy & Utility Skills
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to welcome David Wright FREng FIET MIGEM to our Board
Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Electricity Transmission Industry Collaboration publish new research and sign Memorandum of Understanding
Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Electricity Transmission Industry Collaboration have published new workforce research
EUSP CEO Council appoints new Co Chairs to lead national skills priorities
Nicola Connelly and Andrew Findlay will lead the sector wide mission for skills in energy, water,
Skills to deliver Scotland’s future: The Energy and Utility Skills Group submits 2026 manifesto recommendations
Scotland’s future growth depends on having the skilled people needed to deliver its clean energy, water,
Budget 2025: Capital investment, growth and skills commitments for the sector
The government’s Budget and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) outlook confirm a tight fiscal environment
Early Engagement Notice – Market Engagement Opportunity
Development of a Sector Platform for the Energy, Water, and Waste and Recycling Industries. 1. Purpose
Energy & Utility Skills co-chairs new Defra Water Skills Group
Government expert group to secure future of water industry workforce The water industry in England and
Powered by Providers: EUSR Training Network Grows
With 200 EUSR Approved Providers now delivering training across the UK and Ireland, EUSR continues to
Nominees confirmed to lead the sector’s next chapter in delivering the 2025-30 Skills Strategy – Skills to deliver the UK’s future
In December, the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership (EUSP) CEO Council will hold its first meeting
Help shape national standards and Scottish qualifications for Water
National Occupational Standards (NOS) review Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies
Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper: Positive Intent and Ambition, but Questions Remain
Energy & Utility Skills Group welcomes the publication of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
Clean Energy Jobs Plan: Opportunity, Ambition and Action
Energy & Utility Skills Group Statement Energy & Utility Skills Group welcomes the publication of the
Energy & Utility Skills Awards 2025 Winners
Congratulations to the 2025 Energy & Utility Skills Awards Winners… Skills Collaboration Initiative of the Year
Energy & Utility Skills Group Urges Government to Keep Sector Priorities Central in Post-16 Skills restructure
The Government has sought evidence on how to structure post-16 skills and education pathways. Stephen Barrett,
Energy & Utility Skills Group and DESNZ Office for Clean Energy Jobs confirm 2026 shared priorities for Clean Energy Jobs Plan Delivery
On Wednesday, 7 January 2026 Energy & Utility Skills Group and the Department for Energy Security
Energy & Utility Skills Group begins sector testing phase for proposed sector platform
Energy & Utility Skills Group today confirms the start of the formal testing phase for a
National Grid’s former chief engineer joins the Board of Energy & Utility Skills
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to welcome David Wright FREng FIET MIGEM to our Board