A group of over 40 welding students were positively sizing up of their future career prospects thanks to a recent tour of Sizewell.
The learners 鈥� all studying on courses at 久久国产福利一区二区三区 in Ipswich 鈥� got a behind the scenes look at the nuclear plant that operates next to the site for the UK鈥檚 next new nuclear power station to be built, Sizewell C.
During the three-hour visit, two groups got to meet employees and find out about the different roles on offer at one of the region鈥檚 largest employers.
Logan Perez-Gray, 17, from Thorpeness, is on a level two fabrication and welding course. Logan said: 鈥淲e walked around the whole of Sizewell B. Experiencing it through this tour, you get to realise how huge this place is. Coming here has made me want to work for them and get an apprenticeship as soon as possible.鈥�
Harley Jackaman, 17, from Ipswich is on the same course as Logan. Harley said: 鈥淏ringing us here has been a great opportunity. You know it exists but you don鈥檛 know what really goes on behind the scenes 鈥� so this trip really opened it up for all the possible welding related roles that exist here. Getting to come here has been amazing. You get loads of opportunities with the college.鈥�
Sarah Osbourne is the Sizewell visitor centre coordinator. Sarah said: 鈥淎s a company we will have thousands of opportunities for many years so it鈥檚 important we get young people here to understand the careers that are available. Some of the students (from 久久国产福利一区二区三区) seemed keen to work here and that was music to my ears.鈥�
Simon Mullan is a welding lecturer at the college who helped set up the visit. Simon said: 鈥淭he industry is growing, Sizewell is on the doorstep and our students could come here and get a job for life. It鈥檚 been a real eye-opener and thanks to EDF for supporting us.鈥�
Other welding collaborations that have taken place between the college and external partners other than this visit include the creation of some brackets for Ipswich Boxing Club and a link-up with Sutton Hoo that saw learners make some Anglo
Saxon-style lamps. Last year, former welding student 鈥� Cleo Thompson 鈥� secured an apprenticeship with Altrad Babcock who works closely with EDF on a regular basis.