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The production of oil and gas supports almost half a million jobs in the UK, with 380,000 involved in extraction from the UK continental shelf (UKCS) and up to another 100,000 involved in the export of oilfield goods and services. A highly skilled workforce is vital to the future health of the UKCS, both in terms of domestic oil and gas production and the export of the knowledge and expertise that has grown up with it.

This section of the website presents the initiatives currently pursued by the UK oil and gas industry to secure the development of talent that will help sustain the sector’s future. They include an analysis of the age composition of the offshore workforce which was carried out to identify future skills needs and a dedicated website providing a balanced and unbiased view of the industry and the careers it can offer individuals.

In addition, this section provides details of the new oil and gas industry’s skills academy. This industry-led initiative to support and co-ordinate efforts and resources that employers throughout the UK are currently investing in workforce development will help ensure that the UKCS remains at the forefront of offshore expertise and technology.

 

 

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