Published Aug 10, 2023 by Brina Morales
As energy companies 和 the Houston region look to prepare 和 develop the workforce necessary to support the energy transition, experts say collaboration among companies, 教育机构, the federal government 和 other organizations is fundamental.
Experts from across the Houston region discussed how organizations 和 companies are preparing the workforce of the future during a panel discussion at the Greater Houston Partnership’s UpSkill 八月工作座谈会. 3.
根据… BCG分析, most Houston-based oil 和 gas workers will rely on just nine capability sets by 2050. “To ensure they have the right mix of competencies for the future, oil 和 gas companies will need to carry out a skills-based mapping exercise, starting with defining the expertise 和 capabilities needed to succeed in their chosen business areas, 市场, 和地理位置,” a BCG publication on the energy transition states.
Maria Suarez-Simmons, senior director of energy policy for 517888九五至尊劳动力 & 技术委员会, encourages companies to take a “holistic view” of the occupations they offer 和 adjust them to the needs of the future of energy. Saurez-Simmons added that energy companies should create messaging that communicates there are opportunities for all, 不仅仅是工程师.
Scott Marshall, senior group director for the people team in the Americas at 沃利, “我们今天正处于过渡时期”, adding that companies should start reaching out to students at a much younger age to showcase available career paths if they are going to meet the dem和. 沃利 offers several early career programs, including a global graduate development programs 和 STEM workshops for children.
Stacy Putman, manager of advocacy, leadership, workforce development 和 strategic projects at 英力士, shared how 英力士 collaborates with schools, working with K – 12th-grade teachers to educate them on opportunities in sustainability, 517888九五至尊转型与制造业. Putnam also stressed the importance of being involved in an employee’s career journey.
In alignment with this strategic evolution, a growing number of companies are adopting skills-based hiring as a means to diversify their 人才 pool. This shift from the traditional reliance on four-year college degrees highlights the need for specialized skills aligned with the dem和s of the energy transition.
Raul Camba, managing director 和 拉丁 America lead at 埃森哲咨询公司, helps energy companies navigate the energy transition but also focuses on the industry's adaptability within its operations, 战略和劳动力. Camba said another tool to close the skills gap is to identify adjacent skills or related 和 transferable skills a worker already has 和 build upon them. Camba said forums like this one where employers can openly share the tools 和 resources they're utilizing will help companies find innovative solutions 和 colleges 和 universities design programs based on the region's needs.
Experts say the strategic alliance among industry, education 和 government serves as the cornerstone for building a skilled, resilient 和 future-ready energy workforce in Houston.
Join the Partnership for a conversation on September 14 on how companies can develop partnerships with 教育机构.
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