Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund launched.
Oil and gas workers in the North East will be able to access
tailored support to help them transition into the sustainable
energy sector thanks to a new programme launched today.
The Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund will enable
successful applicants to access careers advice and funding for
training to move into sectors such as offshore wind, onshore
wind, hydrogen and carbon capture.
It is expected to support around 200 oil and gas workers in
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to build the skills needed to access
sustainable energy jobs and has been designed and developed by
the Scottish Government, working in partnership with UK
Government's £900,000 Regional Skills Pilot for Aberdeen and
Aberdeenshire. The fund will be delivered by Skills Development
Scotland and has been supported by an additional £40,000 from the
Scottish Government.
Through initiatives such as the Just Transition Fund and the
Energy Transition Fund, the Scottish Government has already
invested over £120 million into transitioning the North East
to net zero by creating green jobs, supporting innovation, and
securing the highly skilled workforce of the future.
Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy said:
“The North East has long been a titan in the oil and gas industry
and the valuable expertise within our workforce must be at the
heart of the transition to new fuels and sustainable energy.
“This new Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund will support
offshore workers to take on roles in the sustainable energy
sector and has been designed and developed by the Scottish
Government, supported by funding from UK Government's Regional
Skills Pilot for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and will be
delivered by Skills Development Scotland.
“I am determined to ensure a positive impact and powerful legacy
of Scotland's clean energy revolution which benefits communities
across the North East of the country.”
Skills Development Scotland Chair Frank Mitchell said:
“Scotland's oil and gas workforce possesses a broad range of
skills and experience which is vital to the continued growth of
the renewable energy sector.
“The shift to sustainable energy generation and transmission
represents a generational opportunity, and this funding will
assist workers in making the most of their expertise in that
growing sector.
“Our careers advisers are available for anyone who needs support
in considering their options, or whether applying for the fund is
right for them.”
UK Government Minister for Energy said:
“Aberdeen has been the energy capital of Britain for decades and
while oil and gas will be with us for decades to come, we are
determined to make sure that workers are supported to access the
thousands of jobs in industries such as offshore wind and carbon
capture.
“This funding will help deliver a fair and prosperous transition
in the North Sea, unlocking the full potential of renewable
energy and reaping the economic benefits from the skills and
experiences of Aberdeen's workforce.”
Background
Further information on eligibility and how to apply can be found
at: https://transitiontrainingfund.scot/
