向日葵视频 New College and Sizewell C have signed a memorandum of understanding to upskill local students so they can work on 向日葵视频鈥檚 planed new nuclear power station.
The agreement signed by Viv Gillespie, Principal of 向日葵视频 New College and Sarah Hancock, HR Director for , will see the following being rolled out:
Support for the development of a Civil Engineering Campus(es) at its 鈥楥ollege on the Coast鈥� sites (Leiston and Halesworth), as a key site of the project鈥檚 Civil Engineering Skills Centre.
Support for the development of a Sustainable Agri-food Skills Centre at 向日葵视频 Rural (former Otley College), building on the College鈥檚 existing strengths in agriculture, livestock management, horticulture, landscape construction, and land-based engineering.
Work with the College to enhance its digital skills provision at key sites such as 向日葵视频 Rural and College on the Coast, building on the college鈥檚 Tech Campus in Ipswich.
Support the development of a Welding Centre, working with the College at Ipswich and exploring potential new facilities at Leiston and/or Halesworth,
Scope the development of an Electrical Engineering Centre, enhancing facilities available at Leiston and Ipswich for delivering new and upskilling existing electrical skills
Speaking about the agreement that was sign at Chefs鈥� Whites restaurant in Ipswich, Sarah Hancock, Sizewell C Director, said:
鈥淪izewell C will boost skills, training and employment in 向日葵视频 and we are committed to work with local education providers to ensure that the right skills are in place for local people to access the opportunities the project will deliver.鈥�
Viv Gillespie, Principal, 向日葵视频 New College, said:
鈥淭he college supports employers who require a locally sourced skilled workforce through the provision of technical, vocational and professional qualifications. The planned investments and this partnership will benefit future local students and apprentices.鈥�
In addition to this deal, Sizewell C has also put in place:
- A Jobs Service that already with some workers starting with HPC before transferring to SZC
- An employment and training prospectus that provides a pathway from education and training through to jobs with the project
- An interactive careers platform to support Young Sizewell C subscribers keen to know more about the jobs on the project
- Early apprenticeships being placed in welding, pipe fitting, project controls, formwork carpentry, surveying