The energy and utilities sector has a critical role to play in powering the nation’s economy, and employs just over half a million people.  However, demand for trained and talented employees increasingly outstrips supply in the industry.  It is forecast that the sector will need to replace or retrain 48% of the current workforce between 2020 and 2030 (due to growth in demand, changing skill requirements and retirement), equating to 277,000 vacancies. Research has also identified an urgent need to address the lack of diversity in the industry.