It will also prioritise inclusivity, providing opportunities for underrepresented groups and supporting local communities.

Key to the Charter is the development of new training programmes tailored to Sizewell C's demands. This will allow workers to gain industry-recognised qualifications and transferable skills.

Commitments in the Charter include:

• Getting people job-ready: delivering pre-employment programmes and initiatives to ensure residents, including underrepresented groups, can access training opportunities and pathways into the workforce.
• Upskilling and reskilling: rolling out tailored programmes for upskilling existing workers and reskilling those transitioning from related industries to meet the project’s unique demands.
• Strengthening local infrastructure: establishing centres of excellence and supporting training networks across Suffolk and the East of England to foster long-term skills development.
• Sharing labour market insights: collaborating on workforce data to optimise planning and ensure training meets industry and project needs.

Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council will play pivotal roles in engaging local stakeholders and ensuring that the project delivers tangible regional benefits.

CITB will focus on supporting the broader construction workforce, encompassing civil works, foundational infrastructure, and vocational training.

While ECITB specialises in the engineering construction sector, covering mechanical, electrical, and advanced technical skills required for highly specialised infrastructure projects like Sizewell C.

Across Suffolk, the project is delivering a Sizewell C Jobs Service in partnership with the region – ensuring that local employment is maximised.

It provides a £23m fund to enhance facilities and resources in local colleges, higher education, and training providers and to improve skills.

Its ‘Young Sizewell C’ initiative—which aims to raise young people’s aspirations and help them gain essential opportunities on the Sizewell C project and supply chain—has so far seen over 1,300 sign-ups, while 200 schools have accessed the project’s Power Up education resources.

At least 1,500 Sizewell C apprenticeships will be available during the construction period, with at least 540 of those coming from Suffolk, where the project is based.