Managed by Suffolk County Council, the bursary is designed to remove barriers to training and employment, ensuring that local people can gain the skills needed for Sizewell C and other high-quality jobs in the county.
The fund will provide £15,000 every year for the next decade, with individual bursaries of up to £1,000 available. Applications must be supported by the learner’s training provider.
The bursary can help with essential costs such as travel, accommodation, childcare, specialist equipment, study materials, PPE or uniforms, and short upskilling courses not funded by government, like a CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
Full details of eligibility and how to apply are available at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/supporting-employers-training-your-workforce/sizewell-c-skills-funds
Cllr Richard Smith MVO, Suffolk County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for finance, economic development and skills, said:
“We want Suffolk residents to be first in line for the opportunities Sizewell C will create. This bursary will help to ensure that local people – especially those from areas with greater deprivation – have the chance to train for skilled, well-paid jobs that will strengthen our local economy and benefit communities for years to come."
