Vicki Cook 
As a specialist Awarding Organisation and skills expert for the energy and utilities industry, we truly represent the wider-sector needs. That is why we have launched a new EUAIS Qualifications offer. We were made aware of several issues with existing qualifications provisions, such as duplication of training, quality assurance processes and advice and guidance to … Read more
The Commission on the Future of Employment Support is seeking feedback to enhance employment support and services. Launched in November 2022, the Commission was established to develop evidence-led proposals to help reform the system and better meet the needs of individuals, employers, and the economy. The Commission is aiming to achieve this by enhancing pathways … Read more
Energy & Utility Skills is delighted to announce the establishment of the new National Skills Academy for Gas. This ground-breaking initiative promises to shape the future of the gas industry, forging a path of excellence and innovation towards net zero. The National Skills Academy for Gas is a pioneering, industry-supported initiative dedicated to equipping the … Read more
We have begun work on developing a, critical, cross industry, Sector Attraction Strategy in collaboration with our Members. The Strategy is being developed in response to a range of immediate and strategic challenges facing the energy and utilities industries in relation to attraction, recruitment and retention. The strategy will provide a targeted approach to attracting … Read more
The Energy & Utility Skills Partnership, represented by Phil Beach CEO of Energy & Utility Skills, is taking a leading role on the ministerial-level Green Jobs Delivery Group – a key government programme that has resulted in an unprecedented analysis and the means to deliver the skills and workforce needs of power, gas, water and … Read more
Earlier this year Energy & Utility Skills announced a collaboration with CITB to introduce a utilities sector specific Employer Network Pilot. The 12-month initiative will deliver a new way of funding the right training courses for CITB registered employers. This joint effort stemmed from our CITB registered member organisations’ desire to enhance the use of … Read more
The Institute of Water President’s Dinner and Awards 2023, held on 13 September, continued its tradition of recognising outstanding contributors within the water industry. During the event, Energy & Utility Skills had the honour of bestowing four prestigious awards to individuals and organisations that exemplify the promotion of skills, diversity, and inclusion within the sector. … Read more
Mark Wild OBE, CEO of gas distribution network SGN, assumes the role of Chair of the Energy & Utility Skills Partnership CEO Council at a critical juncture for utility industries. The Partnerships workforce and skills strategy articulates the significant challenges and opportunities that the sector already faces in ensuring the timely provision of a safe, … Read more
Building on a successful track record in reviewing and developing National Occupational Standards (NOS), Energy & Utility Skills are excited to share news of our recent appointment by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to review a range of energy and utility NOS during 2023-24. NOS simply describe what an employee needs to do and needs to … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Energy & Utility Skills has launched its Collaboration in Action document, a snapshot of our achievements in 2022-23, in collaboration with members and other organisations. Engaging with members, central and devolved governments, regulators, and key stakeholders, we continued to deliver the Workforce Renewal and Skills Strategy to ensure a … Read more
