Energy Skills Passport launched to help oil and gas workers secure clean energy roles

Michael Holder
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Pilot scheme to be led by UK and Scottish governments, alongside RenewableUK and Offshore Energies UK

A new green skills scheme to help oil and gas workers identify routes into the UK's burgeoning offshore wind sector has been launched today by the Scottish and UK governments, alongside industry groups...

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