People and communities
Learn about Shell UK’s ongoing work to support people and local communities. This includes Shell UK’s new SkillsTransition programme.
Enabling an inclusive energy transition
As the UK balances the challenges of securing energy with achieving its 2050 net zero target, the energy landscape, the economy, and the country at large, is changing.
We want as many people as possible to benefit from the energy system of the future, so that the transition is an opportunity for everyone.
The demands of the UK energy transition mean a likelihood of new jobs, across new sectors, and across a range of roles. Today there is a significant need to grow the workforce and develop the skills required to make the UK’s net-zero economy a reality.
Shell UK SkillsTransition programme
Shell UK aims to help 15,000 people into jobs with a focus on the energy transition by 2035.
Shell UK SkillsTransition programme
Shell UK has developed its SkillsTransition programme to invest in skills development to equip UK workers at all levels and ages with the skills relevant to taking up opportunities that are being presented by the energy transition.
Shell UK aims to help 15,000 people into jobs with a focus on the energy transition by 2035.
Our SkillsTransition programme aims to invest in initiatives led by Further Education Colleges, charities, community groups and skills bodies to help people into employment, develop relevant skills, as well as support for entrepreneurs and energy startups.
Who will benefit from Shell UK’s SkillsTransition programme?
UK energy workforce:
People who are pivotal to the energy transition, leveraging their expertise and adaptable skills sets.
Future talent:
Those entering the energy workforce for the first time, from students to apprentices to career changers and workforce returners.
Local communities:
The communities with historical ties to traditional energy sectors and around Shell UK assets and infrastructure, as well as and areas poised to grow through low-carbon energy developments.
Businesses
Entrepreneurs and start-ups looking to grow their business, or develop capabilities to power business growth within the smart energy landscape.
SkillsTransition programme initiatives
Supporting energy transition skills and jobs
Together with our partners, Shell UK is investing in a series of energy transition skills hubs, skills bootcamps, training and entrepreneurship programmes, as well as working with organisations helping unemployed people into work.
Supporting local communities
Shell UK is not just an energy provider; we’re a community partner, providing skills, creating jobs and supporting local businesses. Learn more about our commitment to and work with local communities.
Supporting entrepreneurs and start-ups
Shell UK is dedicated to nurturing the innovators and entrepreneurs who are vital to advancing the energy transition. Through initiatives like Shell Startup Engine and Shell LiveWire, we’re helping to grow cutting edge solutions and fostering an ecosystem of energy transition enterprises.
Supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills (STEM)
Shell UK has supported STEM skills for more than 60 years. In this time, we have helped young people access high quality STEM programmes.
Helping power the UK now, and into the future
From installing electric vehicle (EV) chargers, to helping supply UK gas, to building skills for the energy transition.