This year’s LCNI Conference took place in Telford and attracted more than 1,000 delegates. The event, which was in its eighth year, has become a key fixture in the energy networks calendar and provides an opportunity to explore key learnings from electricity and gas network innovation projects.
The findings of the definitive Women Count report show that a quarter of those on executive committees are now women (up from 18% in 2018), and 22% of executive directors on the boards being women (up from 13% in 2018). The representation of women in P&L roles is still low, even though this had almost doubled since last year (up to 9% from 5% last year).
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As reported by EU Skills, the utilities sector will need to fill nearly 221,000 roles by 2027, so as part of its commitment to support the gas engineers of the future, IGEM has launched three scholarships for students at different stages of their academic careers, plus grants to support those experiencing financial difficulties.
IGEM launches new programme of scholarships Read More »
As part of his remit Barrett (pictured) will also work with the Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership to raise awareness of the Workforce Renewal & Skills Strategy.
Energy & Utility Skills Group appoint Barrett Read More »
As part of his remit Barrett (pictured) will also work with the Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership to raise awareness of the Workforce Renewal & Skills Strategy.
Energy & Utility Skills Group appoint Barrett Read More »
You’ll forgive me for starting this first round up with a few thoughts on Brexit and its undoubtedly enormous implications for all parts of British society and industry – including networks.
Editor’s weekly: Brexit should spur industry collaboration Read More »
Many energy networks now engage in fairly comprehensive workforce planning, matching their recruitment and training requirements against upcoming work on new infrastructure projects and major asset renewal schemes.
Better together with skills Read More »
The network operator’s latest group will be training to work on underground electricity cables and substations. They follow hot on the heels of a summer intake, many of whom are preparing to work at height, repairing and maintaining overhead power lines.
Apprentices start work at UK Power Networks Read More »
The energy and utilities sector welcomes the launch of a government initiative that is aiming to engage and attract younger audiences to careers in engineering. As part of its Year of Engineering, central government has pledged to “work with hundreds of industry partners throughout 2018 to encourage young people and their parents to take a closer look at engineering.”
Addressing the skills shortage Read More »
