Creating the Clean Energy Workforce of the Future

Energy Central Campus is a unique partnership between the Port of Blyth, Northumberland County Council and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, with a mission to create the pipeline of talent required for the expanding clean energy sector, at the same time, inspiring, training and delivering pathways to employment for the local community.

Phase 1 of Energy Central Campus

The Energy Central Learning Hub

Opened in September 2024.

A state-of-the-art £15 million+ STEM education and vocational training facility based at the Port of Blyth.

Facilities include include specialist electrical and mechanical workshops, classrooms, major regional STEM hub (EnergyCentralSTEM), digital skills training facilities, an immersive Clean Energy Visitor Centre and conferencing and events space for up to 250 people.

Phase 2 of Energy Central Campus

Coming Soon…

The Energy Central Institute

A new higher-level skills and innovation facility, developing energy sector expertise at degree and PhD levels.

This facility will develop higher-level skills and technological innovations to keep the region at the forefront of energy sector growth. Facilities will include state of the art research labs and lecture theatre.

Platinum

Our Sponsors

Gold

  • The energy sector is a large and significant business and employment cluster for Northumberland, concentrated in Blyth.

    The sector in Blyth currently comprises 115 businesses accounting for 43% of all energy sector businesses in South East Northumberland. Making Blyth the perfect location to home the Energy Central Campus.

  • The UK's Clean Energy Sector faces a significant future skills shortage.

    It is anticipated that 72,000 new jobs will be required within the Offshore Wind sector by 2030.

  • Energy Central Campus will play a key role in developing the clean energy workforce of the future.

    The Energy Central Campus target of 800+ learners per annum undertaking formal qualifications will support the regional talent pipeline.

  • "JDR are delighted to support such a fantastic initiative on the doorstep of our new first-in-class facility in Cambois. As a proud UK-based company, it’s vital that we contribute to the local economy of the North East and the UK more widely, supporting local workforces and strengthening our supply chains as we bring our facility online to help to lead the energy transition here in the UK and beyond."

    James Young, Chief Strategy & Compliance Officer, JDR Cable Systems

  • "We are excited to partner with Energy Central Campus to support the development of the next generation of offshore wind talent. It is estimated that over 100,000 will be employed in the sector by 2030 - by working together, we can ensure that the UK has the skilled workforce needed to deliver on its ambitious renewable energy targets."

    Tom Nightingale, UK Projects Supply Chain Leader (Renewables), Equinor

  • "RWE Sofia is proud to support the Energy Central Campus as a Platinum Business Sponsor. This initiative represents a bold step forward in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of clean energy. Positioned near our largest and most sophisticated projects to date, this initiative presents an excellent opportunity to create a lasting impact in Blyth and play an important role in this transformative initiative."

    Graham Wright, Senior Supply Chain Manager, RWE

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