Sizewell C has launched a new Skills Charter to ensure the project delivers a skilled and inclusive workforce on the Suffolk coast.
The Sizewell C Skills Charter is the result of a collaboration between Sizewell C, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), Suffolk County Council (SCC), and East Suffolk Council (ESC).
It contains a series of practical commitments to address the workforce needs for the construction of the nuclear power station.
It also aims to ensure long-term socio-economic benefits for Suffolk and the wider East of England.
The Charter also lists Inclusivity as priority, to provide opportunities for underrepresented groups, and supporting local communities.
New training programmes will be tailored to the demands of Sizewell C, to help workers gain industry-recognised qualifications and transferable skills.
Commitments in the Charter include:
- Getting people job ready
- Upskilling and reskilling
- Strengthening local infrastructure
- Sharing labour market insights
In September last year, The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) created the Sizewell C Devex Scheme, a subsidy scheme to make up to £5.5 billion available to support the development of the power plant.
Chris Young, head of employment affairs unit at Sizewell C, said: “The Sizewell C Skills Charter exemplifies our commitment to creating a highly skilled and inclusive workforce, not just for the construction of Sizewell C but for the long-term benefit of the East of England.”
Tim Balcon, CEO at CITB said: “This close collaboration across public and private sector is critical to the success of Sizewell C, and its significant contribution to long-term economic growth both regionally and nationally.
“By collaborating on this Charter, we are maximising the value for Suffolk residents and local communities – by working with training providers to support local recruitment and skills development that will have a lasting positive impact on employment and productivity in the area.”
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