Four new graduates have completed their training with East Coast College as part of a Military into Offshore Wind initiative.
The programme aims to attract those seeking a new career after serving in the armed forces into the engineering construction industry. It is a collaboration between the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), East Coast College and local employers.
Niall Clayton, George Reeve, Zak Trainor and Calum Lockley completed their course at the college’s campus in Lowestoft and will now move into full time roles as Wind Turbine Technicians with Stowen and Certex.
Matt Knights, Interim Head of Regional Operations at the ECITB, said: “The ECITB has, in its current strategy ‘Leading Industry Learning’, pledged to expand entry pathways into the engineering and construction industry.
“The Military into Offshore Wind programme is a good example of such a pathway and is a collaborative model between local employers, East Coast College and the ECITB.
“This initiative complements the ambition of the offshore wind sector deal to facilitate the transfer of former military personnel with appropriate skills into the industry.”
East Coast College’s skills lead for East Wind, Rachel Bunn, said: “This programme was designed to supported those seeking a new career in offshore wind and showcases how collaboration can drive success and new career opportunities. The calibre of delegates has been outstanding and, I have no doubt, they will excel in their chosen career.”