Hinkley Point C Socio-Economic Impact Report released as training sites begin work

EDF has opened one of three new training centres to support the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear project in Somerset, UK.

This means the company now has involvement in a welding centre, electrical centre and mechanical centre providing various skills needed for a career in nuclear or construction.

Supported by a £20 million investment into education and skills, the centres will train many of the 4,000 additional workers needed for the next phase of the power station's construction.

In parallel EDF has released the 2022 Socio-Economic Impact Report which outlines the impact of Hinkley Point C on the local area and beyond. It shows that –

• Hinkley Point C has trained 922 apprentices and is on track to hit its target of hiring 1,000 apprentices during construction later this year.
• £4.1 billion has been spent directly with companies in the South West so far.
• The local area is directly benefitting from Hinkley Point C’s investment.
• 1,400 companies in the South West are now involved in building Hinkley Point C, with 14,000 jobs expected to be supported throughout the project.

Hinkley C is due to open in June 2026.