3,000 New Jobs in British Offshore Wind Industry

The Offshore Wind Industry Council has unveiled plans for the industry to create job opportunities for thousands of new apprentices and recruit more black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) employees by 2030.

The industry is pledging today to employ at least 3,000 apprentices between now and the end of the decade. They will work in a wide variety of jobs from turbine technicians and maintenance engineers to roles in management and finance.  The sector also aims to lead the energy sector in BAME representation, setting a target of 9% of workforce made up of people from BAME groups and a stretch target of 12% by 2030. This compares to current BAME representation of 5% in the workforce of the energy sector overall.  The new apprentice and diversity... ... More: Official Press Release RenewableUK / Offshore Wind Industry Council

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