Inspire recently held our first career event with Sizewell C as part of our ongoing partnership.
We had the incredible opportunity to take a group of young people currently using our Youth Employment Service to a site visit in Leiston, for a unique Insight Day.
During the visit, the group met several Sizewell C employees to learn about their stories and career paths. They also heard about the ongoing Sizewell C project, and the career opportunities available.
This was followed by a tour of the site, where the new power station will stand.
The visit proved impactful, with three young people applying for apprenticeships currently on offer at Sizewell C.
Jack Raven, Sizewell’s Regional Development Project Manager, explained why our partnership was so important.
“It’s so good to have a long-term partnership with Inspire,” he said. “This is our local community, and we want to work with them. Our goal is to have at least a third of the workforce to come from the local area, and to exceed that if we can.
“The people Inspire work with don’t often come to us automatically, so it’s great to be able to work together and connect with people who we think will have really good careers here.”
Inspire’s Deputy CEO Andy Crump added: “Our partnership with Sizewell C is all about creating real opportunities for young people, and this Insight Day was a perfect example of that in action.
“By giving students firsthand experience of the industry, we’re not just informing them—we’re inspiring them to take the next step.
“It’s incredible to see that three young people have already applied for apprenticeships as a direct result of seeing the project and meeting the team behind it. We’re proud of our partnership with the Sizewell C team and the opportunity to open even more doors for young people.”
