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Suffolk and Norfolk Job Centres prepare for Sizewell C

Sizewell C is working with Job Centres across Suffolk and Norfolk and charity partners Access Community Trust and Inspire Suffolk to ensure local people are ready to work on the project. Today, over 50 work coaches working for Job Centre Plus in Suffolk joined the Sizewell C team to hear about the project Jobs Service […]

Sizewell C puts Ipswich at the centre of its plans

Leaders from Ipswich businesses, schools and a range of different community organisations came together on Friday 8 April at Chef’s Whites restaurant at Suffolk New College to hear the latest news on Sizewell C. The keynote speaker was Tom Hunt MP, who stated ‘when I hear Sizewell C, I hear jobs for Ipswich’. Attendees were […]

55 Years of Nuclear: Providing for Suffolk for 3 Generations

Left to right; Megan Hopkins, an engineer gaining experience at Sizewell B before joining Sizewell C. Rachel Wills, Sizewell B Technician within the Control and Instrumentation team at the power station. Danny Bailey, worked at Sizewell A and has just retired as a maintenance manager from Sizewell B. Why did you move into the nuclear sector? […]

Suffolk New College signs agreement to prepare students for Sizewell C

Suffolk New College and Sizewell C have signed a memorandum of understanding to upskill local students so they can work on Suffolk's planned new nuclear power station. Agreements are in place now between Sizewell C and all Further Education Colleges in Suffolk, also including the University of Suffolk. The agreement signed by Viv Gillespie, Principal of […]

Suffolk born and bred apprentices rise through the ranks at power station

Gavin Rousseau has been appointed as Sizewell B Maintenance Manager taking over from Danny Bailey who retires this year following 44 years with the nuclear industry. Starting with Sizewell B straight from Alde Valley Academy, formerly Leiston High School, when he was 16, Gavin says the station has always been part of his life. “Joining […]

Sizewell B apprentice scoops top award

The latest cohort of apprentices to qualify and move into full time jobs at Sizewell B have marked the occasion in a special ceremony with the Station director. There was a surprise for one of them, Brer Cornish, who scooped two awards at the socially distanced graduation ceremony this month. Brer said: “Our station director […]

Sizewell C environment and education plans take shape at East Suffolk Conference

Plan outlined for biodiversity net gain in East Suffolk as independent research confirms that CO2 emissions from the electricity generated by Britain’s newest nuclear power stations will be even lower than wind and solar power. All three technologies will be essential in helping Britain achieve net zero carbon emissions. Agreements signed with University of Suffolk […]

Sizewell C apprentices start their training

Two Suffolk students have been awarded apprenticeships for Sizewell C. The Engineering students: Reece Bugg – West Suffolk College and Reece McKenna – East Coast College, were successfully recruited following assessment sessions held by Doosan Babcock who were looking for new recruits in welding, project controls and engineering for the new nuclear sector. The students […]

Sizewell C and West Suffolk College partner to deliver new skills

Sizewell C and its consortium have signed an agreement with the Eastern College Group to deliver training for the future workforce of the power station. The agreement covers West Suffolk College and Abbeygate Sixth Form College in Bury St Edmunds and One Sixth Form College in Ipswich – and will underline key areas of focus […]

Developing an ‘Olympic mindset’

With Tokyo 2020 well underway, we invited former Olympian Goldie Sayers to host a workshop with our partners Inspire Suffolk last week in Ipswich. Goldie grew up in Suffolk and shared her experiences with the young people and the ups and downs of her Olympic journey. She ran a number of exercises to help build […]