Research conducted by National Grid indicates that the energy industry needs to recruit for 400,000 new and existing job roles to fulfil the UK’s net-zero goals. This encompasses everything from scientists and engineers to communications professionals and data specialists. What opportunities are opening up for young energy professionals entering the industry, or anyone joining from other sectors? Today’s episode explores stories from Saima Rasool & Sandy Kelly, both young professionals in the energy industry.

Modo Analyst, Shaniyaa Holness-McKenzie hosts this episode. Over the course of the conversation, Shaniyaa, Sandy & Saima discuss:

• Saima and Sandy’s experiences in the industry and their career journeys.

• The types of opportunities that an energy career can open up.
• How environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a vital part in the bigger picture.
• How young professionals are part of the transformation of the energy industry.
• Their hopes for the future and what it will take to get there.

Mentioned in the episode.

• Sign up to the YEP mailing list here.
• Explore TWOBILLIONSTRONG to see how you can get involved and check out their instagram.
• Building the Net Zero Energy Workforce Report from National Grid.
• Check out the YEP Forum: Guide to Jobs in Energy for more information of the range of careers available in the energy industry.
• For more on the things YEP has hosted and been involced with over 2023 - check out the YEP Forum Annual Report 2023
• POWERful Women - an initiative to create a gender-balanced, diverse and inclusive UK energy sector.
• TIDE taskforce - an initiative to improve inclusion and diversity across the energy sector.

About our guests

The Young Energy Professionals Forum is a community to promote the next generation of energy industry leaders, providing opportunities to meet, collaborate, develop and recognise success. YEP has over 2,000 members, representing over 350 organisations

TWOBILLIONSTRONG is a platform that exists to help Muslims around the world to join the conversation on climate injustice.

About Modo Energy

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