Challenge East with Siemens
In April 2025, East Coast Training Academy was delighted to welcome Siemens to its flagship Challenge East event earlier this year. Held over two days, the event offered a unique blend of immersive activities designed to foster teamwork, resilience and practical skills in a high-energy environment.
Participants engaged in a variety of hands-on experiences, including survival tank simulations, maritime navigation exercises and escape room-style challenges set within the Academy’s working at height and confined space training areas. The programme also featured essential first aid training and practice in real life scenarios, encouraging attendees to develop both technical competencies and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
Challenge East continues to be a cornerstone of the academy’s commitment to experiential learning, providing stakeholders with valuable insights into the innovative approaches shaping workforce development in the region.
Earth Day 2025
East Coast Training Academy welcomed Neatishead Primary School to the Energy Skills Building in recognition of their well-earned success in the East Coast College Earth Day Competition. The school was awarded first place for the outstanding commitment to sustainable food waste practices.
During their visit, students participated in a series of engaging, sustainability-themed challenges designed to promote environmental awareness and teamwork. Activities included a specially designed escape room experience, highlighting career pathways within the energy and environmental sectors.
The Academy are currently welcoming any and all organisations to become a partner in supporting and educating local students about Sustainability and Net Zero. A unique opportunity to foster critical and creative thinking, collaboration and effective communication skills. To learn more, please get in touch with Sammy Lee at [email protected]
Sizewell C Jobs Service
To support the local workforce and those looking for employment, the Academy was proud to host the Sizewell C Employment Service, a dynamic showcase of long-term, well-paid career opportunities across a wide range of skills and disciplines. The event brought together a diverse network of employers, training providers and employment support projects, all committed to building a skilled and sustainable workforce for the future.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals, explore pathways into the energy sector and gain valuable insights into the roles available through the Sizewell C project. The event also welcomed Jess Asato, member of Parliament for Lowestoft, who joined for an exclusive interview to celebrate the event’s success and highlight its importance to the region’s economic growth.
The event marked a significant milestone in connecting local talent with meaningful emoloyment, reinforcing East Coast Training Academy’s role as a hub for opportunity, innovation and community engagement.
East Coast Energy Training Academy continues their dedication to support employment and training within the engineering, energy and maritime sectors across the region. To learn more about courses available, please get in touch at [email protected]