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Blog posted by: karolinakasperek, 25 September 2023 – Categories: Socio-economic.

Magnox and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) are creating sustainable communities around the Hunterston Site by investing in projects that boost the local economy and help people secure employment.

One deserving £500,000 Magnox socio-economic scheme beneficiary is the Wille Mackie Skills Hub, which aims to give local people the first-class skills they need for a career in engineering, construction, and the nuclear sector by delivering high quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) training.

The two-storey low carbon building opened its doors yesterday to provide a flexible learning space that can respond to emerging technologies and allows Ayrshire College to offer vocational training in sustainable and SMART technologies alongside traditional construction trades.

Rob Fletcher, Magnox CEO yesterday said:

“Magnox is committed to supporting the local communities near its sites and this is a great example of how we have been able to work with an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of the people in this area. Our decommissioning mission at Hunterston A, and in future years Hunterston B, relies on developments of this nature. Magnox is committed to encouraging and developing education and skills and creating opportunities for sustainable employment.

“The Willie Mackie Skills Hub will be the primary location for high quality STEM vocational skills development for college students, primary and secondary school pupils, employers and their workforce and North Ayrshire residents seeking to train and upskill. Our engagement with the college is helping us achieve our objective to create a sustainable future for individuals and local organisations in the area.”