Training Opportunities For Laid Off Oil And Gas Workers

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Unemployed or laid off oil and gas workers who are looking for job or training opportunities can take advantage of training options. Many industry organizations and training centres have been given an incentive and funds to provide training opportunities for oil and gas workers, affected by the downturn. Read this article to learn more about these training opportunities.

Colorado Solar Organization Offering Training In Solar Technology For Unemployed Oil And Gas Workers

While the oil and gas industry is reeling under the pressure of low crude oil prices, the renewable energy industry has picked up. In an attempt to fill the skills gap in Colorado industries, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment has provided a $401,000 grant to Solar Energy International (SEI) to train unemployed oil and gas workers, miners, veterans and those looking for jobs.

Danika Worthington said in a recent article:

“The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment in April gave the Paonia-based solar organization a $401,000 matching grant as part of the WORK Act, legislation passed in May 2015 that aims to fill skills gaps in Colorado industries. SEI used the money to start Solar Ready Colorado, an initiative to attract and train not only unemployed miners but also veterans and workers furloughed from the oil and gas industry and other trades.”

Scotland Offers Laid Off Oil And Gas Workers Training Opportunities

In Scotland, workers affected by the downturn have been offered training opportunities to work in industries that include gas engineering, renewables and low-carbon technologies. Several training providers in and around Scotland are utilizing the Transition Training Fund, £12million, established by the Scottish government to offer support to affected oil and gas workers in the form of training courses.

According to a recent news article:

“Workers hit by the downturn in the oil and gas sector are being offered a chance to train for other industries such as gas engineering, renewables and low-carbon technologies.

Around 340 places are being offered by training providers around Scotland through the Transition Training Fund, a £12 million fund established by the Scottish Government to support people affected by redundancies in oil and gas.”

Laid off oil and gas workers can opt for training programs and courses to prepare themselves for taking on challenges in other industries. This way, they can re-skill and be ready when the oil and gas industry recovers.