With the Great Crew Change in full effect and the oil and gas industry vocalizing that it doesn’t want to repeat past mistakes of halting graduate recruitment during a downturn, that leaves considerable opportunity for young and aspiring industry workers.

But it’s not as simple as it sounds. There are some roadblocks, the most significant being the current low oil price environment which doesn’t leave many job opportunities at the moment. Still, several industry organizations are putting in work to attract, educate and mentor the oil and gas workers of the future.

One such organization is the American Petroleum Institute-Young Professionals (API-YP), designed for oil and gas workers under the age of 35 or who have less than five years of industry experience. The nonprofit organization believes in mentorship and professional development of young professionals.

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The future of oil at least has now reached a place in that tunnel where a dim spot of light can be seen.....wont take too long before the motor industry is turned-on its head, the need for petroleum propelled cars in the not to distant future will reduce considerably.

Since the motor car is the major beneficiary of oil you wouldn't want to advise your kids to get into the oil industry now would you?