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13TH JULY 2026

Norfolk and Suffolk Chambers of Commerce have today published a new three-year skills plan setting out how training across the two counties must change to meet demand from the region’s fastest-growing industries, including offshore wind and nuclear to advanced manufacturing and agri-tech.

10TH JULY 2026
The fast-growing offshore wind industry needs more skilled crews to operate support vessels safely and efficiently.

But many young people cannot afford the entry-level training they need to get their first job afloat. East Coast College aims to bridge that gap and open this exciting career to more people in Norfolk and Suffolk through the ‘Offshore Wind Vessel Support Crew (OWVCS) L2 Skills’ Bootcamp.

30th April 2026

A refreshed range of Skills Bootcamps – aligned to employer demand and covering key growth sectors – are now available! 

24th April 2026

The University of East Anglia (UEA) hosted a Future Jobs roundtable focused on how higher education institutions can better prepare graduates with the skills local employers need to grow and compete.  

17th April 2026

New analysis of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs), published today by the British Chambers of Commerce, has found that too many young people are still entering the labour market without the skills, confidence or behaviours employers need.

2nd April 2026

2026 brings changes to apprenticeships that will impact Training Providers and Employers Accessing Training. From the apprenticeship reform and incentives to the youth pledge, find out what’s changing.


LSIP Events in Norfolk and Suffolk

Connect, learn, and collaborate at our events across Norfolk and Suffolk

Sector Roundtables:

Quarterly meetings bringing together employers from specific sectors

Provider Forums:

Regular meetings for education and training providers to collaborate

Skills Workshops:

Practical sessions exploring specific skills topics

Annual Skills Summit:

Major annual event bringing together all stakeholders

Networking Events:

Informal opportunities to connect with employers and providers

Data & Insights Sessions:

Presentations of labour market intelligence and trends

Want to learn more or get involved?


We’re always looking for input on what events would be most valuable to employers and providers across Norfolk and Suffolk. If you’d like to attend upcoming events, suggest a topic, or even host a roundtable at your organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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