Energy
Help power the country by joining the energy industry. Energy is one of Scotland's fastest growing industries. With reliance on renewable energy increasing, there are even more exciting new opportunities to get involved.
The impact you could make:
- Heat the country using environmentally friendly resources such as solar, wind and wave power.
- Use renewable energy innovation to deliver low carbon energy solutions that will power our communities and economy.
- Join nearly 5,800 Modern Apprentices in energy and engineering roles.
The opportunities within energy:
The energy industry is now shifting towards using renewable energy sources and digital technologies to have more of a positive impact on the environment.
Employment
The energy industry currently employs 100,600.*
Job Availability
Between 2022 and 2025 a further 5,800 people will be needed to fill job openings across the sector.*
Job Diversity
The Offshore Wind Sector Deal is helping to increase the number of women employed in energy roles. At least one third of the energy workforce will identify as women by 2030, compared to just 16% in 2018.*
*Skills Sector Assessment 2022