Labour Market Profile – September 2021

This latest labour market update summarises the state of the UK labour market in the three months to August 2021. It is based on data published by the Office for National Statistics.  The headlines include:  The most recent data show the labour market continuing to recover The number of employees on payroll showed another monthly … Read more

Energy & Utility Skills win again!

The prestigious event took place in London at the Leonardo Royal Tower Bridge Hotel and was attended by over 200 finalists and guests. The 12 category winners were chosen from 77 nominations from a wide array of engineering organisations, industries and geographical locations. Energy & Utility Skills hosted a table with guests from M Group … Read more

Help Shape Downstream Domestic Gas Installation and Maintenance National Occupational Standards

Energy & Utility Skills invites employers, training providers and professional bodies to be involved in a consultation on revised National Occupational Standards (NOS). National Occupational Standards (NOS) simply describe what an employee needs to do and needs to know to perform a work activity. They are subject to formal consultation and approval processes and are … Read more

Training programme endorsed by Energy & Utility Skills offers ongoing safe development of apprentices during the pandemic

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Apprenticeships are vital to the future of M Group Services. The Emerging Talent Team (ETT) needed new ways of delivering their apprenticeship training to reduce face-to-face contact following the challenges brought about by COVID-19. They introduced remote training using video conferencing systems, allowing apprentices to continue their training in line with distancing rules. During the … Read more

Sector-wide participation needed for new diversity and inclusion benchmarking study

The Framework, backed by Energy & Utility Skills, will measure inclusion across the themes of Leadership, Attraction and Recruitment, Retention and Progression. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current diversity and inclusion picture in the energy and utilities sector to help participants understand how and where improvements should be made. Participation is … Read more

Energy & Utilities Inclusion Measurement Framework Registration

Thank you for registering to take part in the Energy & Utilities Inclusion Measurement Framework. Participation is open to all organisations in the Energy & Utilities sector and for 2021 is free of charge. This year there are two elements: 1. A standalone survey which we are asking Chief Executives to personally complete*. 2. The … Read more

Invitation to join IfATE’s peer review register

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is looking for independent peer reviewerswith experience and understanding of UK employment and education structures. They are particularly looking for expertise in engineering and construction occupations to assist with work on T Levels and HTQs in 2021, as well as the follow up to the Engineering Route Review … Read more

Inclusion Commitment reaches milestone 50th signatory organisation

The sector-wide Inclusion Commitment, facilitated by The Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership (EUSP), was introduced in 2019 with 32 signatories. It is a long-term commitment to attracting more diverse talent into the sector, ensuring the sector becomes more inclusive. Just over two years on, the principles of the landmark commitment continue to resonate across the … Read more

Energy and utilities companies celebrate #INWED21 and call for more women to join the sector as engineers

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The energy and utilities sector today [23 June] marked International Women in Engineering Day with a series of case studies highlighting engineering heroes in the sector, and a call for more women to join them. Engineers have played a major role in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. The public health crisis has brought into sharp … Read more