There is no time to waste, building the workforce of the future
We asked our members what impact a quick Final Investment Decision for Sizewell C would have on their ability to invest in skills and apprenticeships.
These skills are desperately needed: an identified skills shortage is already hampering the delivery of current projects and a Final Investment Decision is set to give businesses the confidence to plan for the future, recruiting and training skilled workers.
Sizewell C is the best opportunity in a generation to bolster Britain's skills, accelerate towards net zero ambitions, and drive the reindustrialisation of the UK. Doing so will provide an estimated 1,500 apprenticeships in communities across the country.
Survey Findings
We surveyed the 300+ businesses that make up the Consortium’s membership on just how important Sizewell C is to their business and its ability to invest in upskilling the next generation of nuclear experts.
Which is hampering the delivery of projects
Close to half perceive an impact on project delivery
DATA SOURCE INFORMATION: N= 69
SZC FID will lead to more apprentices in the UK
And so will implementing a fleet approach
DATA SOURCE INFORMATION: N= 66-67
Which will have an increased and immediate impact, with benefits set to occur within this parliamentary term
56% expect to increase the number of apprenticeships their organisation can offer within 1 year after FID and construction starting
70% expect these apprentices to start working on Sizewell C within 3+ years after FID and construction starting
DATA SOURCE INFORMATION: N= 60-62
Through giving businesses the confidence to invest, Sizewell C will drive investment in thousands of apprenticeships and training opportunities across the country.
The project will act as a catalyst for economic growth by creating good jobs, upskilling Britain's workers and reviving our industrial heartlands. Without another site for workers to move to, thousands face having to transition out of the nuclear industry, taking their expertise with them.
Methodology
- All of the businesses within the Sizewell C Consortium were given the opportunity to provide feedback on their views towards Sizewell C.
- Members were invited to complete a short (c.5 minute) survey, which was open for completion between 21st January and 6th February
- We received 71 total responses representing 68 total businesses.
- Therefore, our effective base size is N=68