Energy Transitions

Tackling the workforce challenge that threatens net zero

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In this episode of the Energy Transitions Podcast, Pamela Largue spoke with two experts on the front lines of recruitment, Alison Lowry, founder of STEM Select and Tom Essex, founder of KIGYO, to find out how to tackle the workforce challenges from the ground up.

In this episode you will learn more about:

  • How to move from planning to action when it comes to solving workforce challenges;
  • Why transferable skills are still underutilised and how to change that;
  • How to ensure we attract more women and other underrepresented groups;
  • The role of governments in fostering more effective recruitment;
  • What educational institutions need to do to address skills gaps and headcount challenges;
  • The need for more attractive vocational training programmes to boost the net-zero workforce;
  • Why reskilling programmes are critical to ensuring a sustainable energy transition;
  • Why collaboration between stakeholders might be the greatest asset in solving this challenge.

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