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KICKSTART YOUR CAREER AT SIZEWELL C

Sizewell C isn’t just about building a power station – it’s about building careers. If you’re aged 16-21, YSZC is your gateway to exciting, hands-on opportunities in science, technology, engineering and beyond.

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🤔 WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

YSZC is designed to help young people like you discover amazing career paths in the nuclear energy industry. Whether you’re interested in apprenticeships, industrial placements or graduate schemes, this is your chance to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting and important infrastructure projects.

The nuclear power industry is growing fast and we need future leaders, problem solvers and innovators to help power a more sustainable world. Whether you’re still in school or about to graduate, YSZC is your ticket to future-proof skills, hands-on experience and an exciting career.

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🌟 Did You Know?

Nuclear power currently provides around 15% of the UK’s electricity, but it’s set to increase to 25% by 2050, and you could be part of that change. We expect to recruit 30,000 workers from the local area so there’s no better time to get involved!

THE LOWDOWN – WHY CHOOSE YSZC?

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Your Career Starts Here: Employment & Training Opportunities

YSZC is more than a training programme – it’s a community of innovators, creators and problem solvers, working together to power a greener, smarter future for everyone.

Step Into Your Future: Young SZC Offers Apprenticeships in Many Areas

Kickstart your career and earn while you learn with one of 1,500 apprenticeships across various disciplines, from civil engineering and electrical to construction and office-based roles.

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Build Your Career Path: Explore an Industrial Placement

Get real-world experience and develop the skills you need to succeed. Our industrial placements empower you to learn from the best and gain hands-on skills in the nuclear industry.

Gain Essential Real-World Skills: Discover Our Graduate Programmes

Our graduate schemes give you the chance to work alongside seasoned professionals and build a network that will serve you well throughout your career in the energy sector.

WHAT YSZC STANDS FOR

Inclusive Excellence: Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter

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Building Essential Skills: Accelerator Programme Prospectus

⚛️ THE SKILLS ZONE

At Sizewell C, we’re helping to close the skills gap in Suffolk and Norfolk by offering opportunities for young people to learn, grow and succeed within in-demand roles. By training the next generation of workers, we’re not only building a power station, we’re building a workforce with critical skills that will keep the UK’s energy industry strong for decades to come.

🌟 Right now, the UK needs more skilled workers in STEM fields. That’s where you come in!

FIND YOUR FUTURE AT SIZEWELL C

Sizewell C is one of the UK’s biggest projects and there are many career opportunities waiting for you. Get involved and help close the skills gap and build a bright future. Whether you’re interested in learning how to code, construct buildings or manage complex projects, your skills will be in high demand.

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Apprenticeship podcast

APPRENTICESHIP PODCAST

Hear from Poppy, an apprentice at Sizewell, and get an insight into what it's like to do a degree apprenticeship in the nuclear energy sector.

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Skills Builder Partnership

Skills Builder Partnership

The Accelerator programme supports schools and colleges by embedding essential skills for student development.

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VIDEO HUB

Inside the Internship

Inside the Internship, a podcast episode produced by (and featuring) some of our exceptional 2025 Interns. They discuss their experiences, give advice and reflect on their time at Sizewell C.
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Learn how Sizewell C is collaborating to shape the next generation’s career paths in Suffolk.
An Introduction to Sizewell C

Learn about the UK's new nuclear power station under construction on the east coast of Suffolk.
Inside a Nuclear Power Plant

Take a tour of the Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk.
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Hear from Maintenance Apprentice, Beth Gant – "I'm the second generation of Sizewell workers in my family..."
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Some quick facts about Sizewell C and what its construction will mean for the UK's energy security, Net Zero targets and much more.
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Jacob talks about how an apprenticeship at HPC has improved his career opportunities.
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  • Apprenticeships (39)
    • Category: Apprenticeship
    • Employing Company: Various
    • Contract Type: TBC
    • Closing Date: n/a

    We’re offering an exciting range of apprenticeships designed to kick-start careers in various sectors. Please visit our Apprenticeships page for more information about the roles available or click ‘VIEW JOBS’ to visit sizewellc.com where apprenticeship opportunities will also be advertised.

    • Location: Sizewell C
    • Posting Date: 14/04/2025
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  • Industrial Placements (39)
    • Category: Industrial Placement
    • Employing Company: Various
    • Contract Type: TBC
    • Closing Date: n/a

    We’re offering an exciting range of industrial placements for students pursuing careers in both Science and Engineering (S&E) and non-S&E fields. Please visit our Industrial Placements page for more information about the roles available or click ‘VIEW JOBS’ to visit sizewellc.com where placement opportunities will also be advertised.

    • Location: Sizewell C
    • Posting Date: 14/04/2025
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  • Graduate Opportunities (22)
    • Category: Graduate
    • Employing Company: Various
    • Contract Type: Permanent
    • Closing Date: n/a

    We’re offering an exciting range of graduate roles designed to help young professionals kick-start successful careers in various sectors. Please visit our Graduate page for more information about the roles available or click ‘VIEW JOBS’ to visit sizewellc.com where graduate opportunities will also be advertised.

    • Location: Sizewell C
    • Posting Date: 14/04/2025
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Sizewell C rounds off successful year of careers fairs with Lowestoft event

Sizewell C rounds off successful year of careers fairs with Lowestoft event

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Tower Hamlets pupils get chance to sing at Southwark Cathedral thanks to Sizewell Creative

Hundreds attend Leiston’s second Sizewell C careers event of 2025

Hundreds attend Leiston’s second Sizewell C careers event of 2025

Get Social with Young SZC!

Hey Future Scientists and Engineers!

Are you curious about the amazing world of nuclear energy? Do you want to explore exciting career opportunities, win awesome prizes, and learn how we can all make the world a more sustainable place? Then it’s time to join the Young SZC community on social media!

Stay curious, stay engaged, and let’s power the future together!