GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Coal Industry Statistics

Coal industry invests heavily in upskilling for green energy transition, digital skills.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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57% of the global coal workforce is over the age of 45, highlighting the urgent need for reskilling

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58% of workers in the coal industry feel unprepared for the technological changes needed in the transition to cleaner energy

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68% of coal industry workers believe that reskilling can help secure their employment amid industry declines

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48% of coal industry workers have participated in upskilling or reskilling programs in the past two years

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65% of coal companies plan to increase investment in employee training by 2025

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34% of coal industry companies see reskilling as a critical factor for long-term competitiveness

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42% of coal industry employees have undergone digital skills training in the last year

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70% of coal industry employers intend to collaborate with technical institutions for upskilling initiatives

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55% of coal industry workers who participated in reskilling programs reported increased job satisfaction

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47% of coal industry tasks are predicted to require digital competencies by 2030

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60% of coal companies have implemented some form of e-learning or online training modules

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28% of former coal workers have transitioned into renewable energy jobs after upskilling

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53% of coal industry managers see upskilling as essential for safety improvements

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40% of coal industry reskilling programs are focused on green energy transitions

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49% of coal industry employees have taken part in reskilling programs related to environmental regulations

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33% of coal companies reported challenges in implementing effective reskilling programs

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22% of coal sector workers have lost their jobs due to lack of upskilling or reskilling

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62% of youth employment initiatives in the coal industry include reskilling programs aimed at renewable energy

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75% of coal industry CEOs believe that reskilling will be a competitive advantage in the next decade

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51% of coal industry training budgets are allocated to reskilling for advanced manufacturing techniques

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37% of coal companies have partnered with online platforms to deliver reskilling programs at scale

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44% of coal industry reskilling initiatives target low-skilled workers to improve employability

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29% of reskilling programs in the coal industry focus on safety procedures and protocols

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55% of coal industry executives report increased productivity following employee reskilling initiatives

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63% of coal companies consider resilience and adaptability skills as key components of their upskilling programs

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31% of coal workforce reskilling efforts include partnerships with vocational training centers

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69% of coal industry workers express interest in reskilling programs related to renewable energy

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50% of coal companies invest in reskilling programs to meet regulatory compliance and environmental standards

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43% of early retirees in coal industry have participated in reskilling programs for alternative careers

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65% of international coal companies are investing in digital upskilling, such as automation and data analysis, for their employees

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41% of coal industry reskilling programs incorporate mentorship models to support workers' transition

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54% of coal-fired power plant employees have engaged in reskilling for operations management and efficiency

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30% of coal industry reskilling initiatives are aimed at enhancing cybersecurity awareness

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Key Highlights

48% of coal industry workers have participated in upskilling or reskilling programs in the past two years
65% of coal companies plan to increase investment in employee training by 2025
58% of workers in the coal industry feel unprepared for the technological changes needed in the transition to cleaner energy
34% of coal industry companies see reskilling as a critical factor for long-term competitiveness
42% of coal industry employees have undergone digital skills training in the last year
70% of coal industry employers intend to collaborate with technical institutions for upskilling initiatives
55% of coal industry workers who participated in reskilling programs reported increased job satisfaction
47% of coal industry tasks are predicted to require digital competencies by 2030
60% of coal companies have implemented some form of e-learning or online training modules
28% of former coal workers have transitioned into renewable energy jobs after upskilling
53% of coal industry managers see upskilling as essential for safety improvements
40% of coal industry reskilling programs are focused on green energy transitions
49% of coal industry employees have taken part in reskilling programs related to environmental regulations

As the coal industry faces a pivotal shift toward greener energy and technological innovation, a remarkable 48% of workers have already embraced upskilling and reskilling programs—highlighting both the industry’s urgent need for transformation and its growing commitment to securing a sustainable future through workforce adaptation.

Demographics and Employment Trends in the Coal Sector

57% of the global coal workforce is over the age of 45, highlighting the urgent need for reskilling

Demographics and Employment Trends in the Coal Sector Interpretation

With over half of the global coal workforce over 45, the industry’s future hinges on a swift and strategic pivot to reskilling, lest it be left behind in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Perceptions, Challenges, and Workforce Sentiments

58% of workers in the coal industry feel unprepared for the technological changes needed in the transition to cleaner energy
68% of coal industry workers believe that reskilling can help secure their employment amid industry declines

Perceptions, Challenges, and Workforce Sentiments Interpretation

Despite coal industry workers' skepticism about their readiness for technological shifts, a majority see reskilling as their best hope to turn industry decline into an opportunity for renewed employment.

Reskilling, Upskilling, and Training Initiatives

48% of coal industry workers have participated in upskilling or reskilling programs in the past two years
65% of coal companies plan to increase investment in employee training by 2025
34% of coal industry companies see reskilling as a critical factor for long-term competitiveness
42% of coal industry employees have undergone digital skills training in the last year
70% of coal industry employers intend to collaborate with technical institutions for upskilling initiatives
55% of coal industry workers who participated in reskilling programs reported increased job satisfaction
47% of coal industry tasks are predicted to require digital competencies by 2030
60% of coal companies have implemented some form of e-learning or online training modules
28% of former coal workers have transitioned into renewable energy jobs after upskilling
53% of coal industry managers see upskilling as essential for safety improvements
40% of coal industry reskilling programs are focused on green energy transitions
49% of coal industry employees have taken part in reskilling programs related to environmental regulations
33% of coal companies reported challenges in implementing effective reskilling programs
22% of coal sector workers have lost their jobs due to lack of upskilling or reskilling
62% of youth employment initiatives in the coal industry include reskilling programs aimed at renewable energy
75% of coal industry CEOs believe that reskilling will be a competitive advantage in the next decade
51% of coal industry training budgets are allocated to reskilling for advanced manufacturing techniques
37% of coal companies have partnered with online platforms to deliver reskilling programs at scale
44% of coal industry reskilling initiatives target low-skilled workers to improve employability
29% of reskilling programs in the coal industry focus on safety procedures and protocols
55% of coal industry executives report increased productivity following employee reskilling initiatives
63% of coal companies consider resilience and adaptability skills as key components of their upskilling programs
31% of coal workforce reskilling efforts include partnerships with vocational training centers
69% of coal industry workers express interest in reskilling programs related to renewable energy
50% of coal companies invest in reskilling programs to meet regulatory compliance and environmental standards
43% of early retirees in coal industry have participated in reskilling programs for alternative careers
65% of international coal companies are investing in digital upskilling, such as automation and data analysis, for their employees
41% of coal industry reskilling programs incorporate mentorship models to support workers' transition
54% of coal-fired power plant employees have engaged in reskilling for operations management and efficiency
30% of coal industry reskilling initiatives are aimed at enhancing cybersecurity awareness

Reskilling, Upskilling, and Training Initiatives Interpretation

As coal industry workers embrace digital skills and green energy reskilling at an unprecedented rate—nearly half in just two years—and 75% of CEOs see future competitiveness in adaptability, it’s clear that the sector is shifting from black to green, with survival increasingly dependent on re-skill and re-invent.