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Opito energises young people’s futures at Subsea Expo
More than 140 young people from a dozen schools around the north-east of Scotland took part in the final day of Subsea Expo 2020.
The changing face of a modern apprentice
Our industry is facing a tremendous challenge as we tackle the energy transition, and developing a workforce that is multi-skilled, flexible and technology-enabled is critical.
Opito selects former petrol pump designer as Apprentice of the Year 2019
A former petrol pump designer has scooped Opito’s Apprentice of the Year Award at the age of 33.
Aberdeen Science Centre to reopen in June with ‘massive wow factor’
The head of Aberdeen Science Centre has revealed the building will reopen in June, following a huge revamp which will create “a massive wow factor”.
SPE Aberdeen: Inspiring the next generation
Now more than ever, it is important we work to attract the next generation into the industry.
Opito sees a world of difference
The white heat of digital technology has greatly intensified during 2019. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is massively disrupting and transforming our industry and society all around us.
‘Difficult times ahead’ – OGTC chief on digital transition
The chief executive of the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC) has forecasted “some difficult times ahead” as the industry embraces digital innovations.
North Sea warned digitalisation ‘not a gender balance magic wand’
A network dedicated to increasing the number of women in the UK energy industry has warned that digitalisation is not a guaranteed “gender balance magic wand”.
Significant concerted action needed to address gender imbalance
The energy sector gender pay gap (GPG) remained relatively high last year thanks in part to the traditionally male-dominated oil and gas sector – but the changing nature of employment could offer the chance to change that.
Astronaut to talk Peake oil at Opito conference
A British astronaut will blast off to a major oil and gas conference later this year.
Embracing change and learning for the future: An energy skills alliance for the 21st Century
Psychologists know that change creates stress. And the bigger the upheaval, the greater the fear, anxiety and doubt.
Next gen ‘energised’ by Opito event at Offshore Europe
School pupils raced salt-water-fuelled cars, operated drilling simulators, calculated their carbon footprints and donned “smart goggles” at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen today.
Increase women working offshore to increase sector profit, industry experts say
Figures show that a more diverse workforce will increase oil and gas sector profit, especially if more women work offshore, according to industry experts.
New identity for RGU oil and gas institute
The Oil and Gas Institute at Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been renamed in response to "customer demand", its director said.
Has the energy industry made the career shortlist?
Thousands of young people across the UK who graduated university, finished college or left school this summer are now intensely scrutinising career opportunities, seeking out their first step on to the career ladder.
Vision 2035 to play crucial role in energy transition, oil chiefs say
UK oil chiefs believe their “vision” for the future can play a crucial role in tackling one of the biggest challenges ever faced – the energy transition.
Route to success is built on solid skill sets
Advances in technology, internationalisation and the transition to a lower carbon future indicates that many positions within the sector will change or evolve.
Industry report shows ‘scary and disappointing’ progress on gender balance
A new report for the UK oil and gas industry shows a “scary and disappointing” lack of progress on gender diversity, according to a Wood boss.
UK oil industry needs 25,000 new workers within six years, says skills report
A new report sets out that the UK oil and gas industry needs to attract 25,000 workers in the next six years, including thousands in brand new roles.
Need for shift in skills unveiled in vital industry report
Leading figures from the North Sea’s oil and gas industry will take centre stage at the launch of a key industry report next month to discuss how changing skills requirements will impact on the industry over the next six years.
New report to shed light on UK North Sea skills
A new report shedding light on the skills the UK oil and gas sector requires over the coming years will be published in Aberdeen next month.
Challenges of the changing face of skills and learning
Advances in automation, artificial intelligence, data science and robotics are creating new ways of working that will impact our sector.
Opito appoints new global director
Not-for-profit energy skills-body Opito has announced the appointment of a new director to lead a fresh global focus at the organisation.
Apprentice levy needs action now
The energy sector has historically shown strong commitment to employing apprentices.