State-of-the-art Energy Central Learning Hub attracts Ministerial Visit
Gillian Keegan, MP, Secretary of State for Education, recently visited the Energy Central Learning Hub in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. The visit saw students from both Bede Academy and Northumberland Skills attend the facility to chat with Gillian and Blyth Valley MP Ian Levy about why they want to be part of Energy Central Campus.
The new 2,396 sqm Energy Central Learning Hub, based in the heart of one of the UK’s largest clean energy clusters, at the Port of Blyth, is phase one of Energy Central Campus (ECC), which is a unique partnership between the Port of Blyth, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, and Northumberland County Council focused on creating the pipeline of talent required for the expanding clean energy sector while at the same time inspiring, training, and delivering pathways to employment for the local community.
The project is being delivered as part of the £90 million Energising Blyth Programme to grow, renew, and connect the town and is funded by the UK Government, Northumberland County Council, and North of Tyne Combined Authority. It is being constructed by Galliford Try.
Once complete, the Energy Central Learning Hub will develop energy sector skills and aspirations among young people at school and college and adults re-training for new roles in a real-world clean energy port environment.
“We were delighted to welcome Gillian for a preview of this transformational facility and to showcase some of the talented young individuals who will be based within the hub from September 2024.”
