Orsted and STEM Returners have launched a second partnership to continue their drive to help bridge an emerging green energy skills gap.
After a successful pilot programme in 2021, STEM Returners will provide the new programme at the Orsted site in Victoria, London. This will see the successful candidates help on Orsted projects, assessing geophysical and geoscientific data from offshore wind farm sites and export cable routes on projects from around the world.
They will receive coaching and mentoring opportunities to assist with the reintegration into back into the industry.
With the country’s drive to increase the use of renewable energy, there are concerns that a green energy skills gap of around 200,000 workers is emerging that must be addressed if the UK is to deliver on long term energy security and meet its energy transition targets. *
Natalie Desty, Director of STEM Returners, said: “The number of green energy roles is growing across the sector and there is a hidden workforce that can help fill those roles but are often overlooked.
“People who have a had a career break face an uphill battle to return to the industry – there is a misconception that a gap on you CV leads to a deterioration of skills but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Many returners keep themselves updated with the developments from their industry and have developed transferable skills that can benefit their employers.”
Simon Copp, Head of People an Develop at Orsted UK, added: “We’re excited announce our next programme with STEM Returners. The programme is a great way to encourage people who have the knowledge and skills to return to the sector and celebrate not only their industry expertise but the soft skills they have developed.”