Molly Determan

As President of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, Molly Determan is a leader in the development and management of the association’s strategy and activities to promote the energy services and technology sector of the oil and gas industry. Determan advocates on behalf of the energy workforce and speaks frequently on workforce, culture, leadership, HSE and supply chain. Additionally, she oversees Energy Workforce Committees, including those focused on leadership development, best practice sharing and benchmarking, as well as the acclaimed State Department Houston Energy Course. Determan has bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and German from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Determan serves on the World Oil Editorial Board, Success to Significance Host Committee for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, and is a member of Rotary International. She was named an E&P Magazine “40 Under Forty” honoree in 2021, and HBJ’s Women Who Mean Business Award in 2023.

Session Overview

Thursday, 7 November

15:00

Voices of Tomorrow Conference Room B 15:00 - 16:00

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Energy’s talent crisis: attracting the workforce of tomorrow

To transform the energy system, a skilled and educated workforce that can drive innovation in a climate-conscious world is required. As the modern workforce ages, this poses a significant threat, especially as many young people – 44% of Millennials and 62% of Generation Z – see energy careers as unappealing. To achieve the energy transition, businesses must bridge the gap between four diverse generations.

Attendee Insight:

Share strategies on how the sector can overcome generational differences that the modern-day workforce poses to empower the workforce of today and engage the talent of tomorrow.