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News and Announcements From Energy & Utility Skills
From industry developments and strategic partnerships to workforce initiatives and policy insights, our news stories highlight the work we’re doing across the energy, water, and waste sectors.
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Clean Power 2030 Action Plan: Assessment of the clean energy skills challenge
Responding to the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and evidence annex. Energy & Utility Skills welcomes
Workforce Assessment for the Power and Networks Sector
Evidence of changing workforce demand and opportunities Led by Energy & Utility Skills, this Power and
Our People: Denise McGlynn, Key Account Manager
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing some of our amazing team members to highlight
Richard Nelson: Shaping the Future of Training in the Utilities Sector
Richard began his working career in 1983 where he joined the British Army, servicing 22 years
Help shape the national standards for Sewerage & Drainage Maintenance
Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to review the revised Sewerage
Energy & Utility Skills: setting the standard for skills across the UK energy and utilities sector
For 25 years Energy & Utility Skills has been the skills body for the gas, power,
Our People: Becci Thorpe, Product Lead
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing some of our amazing team members to highlight
Scott McCrae: From Apprentice to Leader in Utility Training and Skills
With an impressive 37 years in the utility sector, Scott McCrae has not only created a
Skills England: Driving growth and widening opportunities – A response from Energy & Utility Skills
Energy & Utility Skills welcomes this first Skills England report and the associated announcements from the
Our People: David Minchin, Information Systems Manager
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing some of our amazing team members to highlight
Phil Beach CBE has been appointed as Chair of the Energy & Utility Skills Board
Joining the organisation in 2020, in his role as CEO Phil has been instrumental in steering
2024 Energy & Utility Skills Awards Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Energy & Utility Skills Awards Winners… Skills Collaboration Initiative of the Year
John Tyler: Championing Sector Collaboration and Workforce Skills
John Tyler is UK Director of Technical Training at National Grid and has dedicated his career
Our People: Laura Wiltshire, HR Business Partner
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, we are interviewing some of our amazing team members to highlight
Energy & Utility Skills: Shaping the Standards for the Offshore Renewables Workforce
As the Offshore Renewables Industry continues to expand, the need for a skilled and competent workforce
National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Qualifications Review
As the industry skills body for our sector, Energy & Utility Skills are delighted to announce
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