Welcome to our Young Professional Training Day
04 June 2025
A FREE* 1-day Training Day organised by GPA Europe, for graduates and chartered engineers with up to 5 years’ experience.
*Delegates from non-member companies are welcome to attend for a fee of £200 / €240.
Our Young Professional Day is designed for people who have recently joined or are thinking of joining the energy industries.
Delegates are anticipated to have a strong technical background or interest. The day is intended to help in understanding how your technical expertise can be applied within our industry.
Following the Training Day, you are warmly invited to our Networking Reception where drinks and canapés will be served. The Networking Reception takes place at the same time at the Annual Conference Welcome Reception, giving Young Professional Training Day delegates the opportunity to network with senior leaders and key players in the industry.
The Programme Outline
A day focused on personal development, technical development, and building your professional network.
The Training Day will include interactive sessions on “Overview of Net Zero and Renewables and Safety Aspects of Hydrogen”, facilitated by PetroSkills, and a “Shell Climate Action Simulation Game”, facilitated by Shell.
Following the Training Day, we would like to invite you to our Networking Reception for drinks and canapés, taking place 5.00-7.00pm, giving delegates the opportunity to mingle with your fellow delegates, enjoy good company and a relaxing atmosphere. Our Young Professional Reception will be combined with our Annual Conference Welcome Reception, giving Young Professionals a great opportunity to network with senior leaders and key players in the industry.
All delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance, for your Continued Professional Development portfolio.
Young Professional Training Day Sponsor:
PetroSkills Overview
PetroSkills is a leading provider of technical training, consulting, and competency development solutions for the oil and gas industry. Established to address the industry's demand for standardized, high-quality technical education, PetroSkills offers a wide range of training programs and services that support both upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
Key Offerings:
1. Technical Training Courses
PetroSkills delivers a comprehensive catalog of courses covering key disciplines such as drilling, production, reservoir engineering, facilities engineering, geosciences, project management, HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), and more.
Courses are delivered via public sessions, private in-house training, virtual classrooms, and e-learning modules.
2. Competency Management Solutions:
PetroSkills provides competency management frameworks that help companies assess, track, and develop workforce capabilities to meet operational and regulatory standards.
The PetroSkills Competency Map (CMAP) outlines knowledge and skill requirements for various technical roles in oil and gas
3. The PetroSkills Alliance
The PetroSkills Alliance includes many of the world’s leading oil and gas operators and service companies.
4. Consulting Services
In addition to training, PetroSkills offers consulting services to help organizations optimize their workforce development strategies, close competency gaps, and improve overall performance.
5. Skill and Knowledge Assessments
Tools and services for identifying individual and team strengths and weaknesses, with tailored learning plans to address gaps.
Industries Served:
- Upstream (exploration and production)
- Midstream (transportation and storage)
- Downstream (refining and petrochemicals)
- LNG, power generation
Global Reach:
PetroSkills serves clients globally, with training centers, regional offices, and partnerships in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
Notable Features:
- PetroSkills courses are developed and taught by industry experts with decades of practical experience.
- PetroSkills programs integrate real-world case studies and simulations to enhance practical learning.
- Strong focus on aligning technical learning with corporate goals and regulatory compliance.
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Annual Conference
Interested in extending your stay in The Hague?
GPA Europe is offering Graduate Engineers the opportunity to attend the Annual Conference at a discount of £400 / €480 on the fees paid by an accompanying senior engineer.
