Plans to expand a green skills training centre in North East Lincolnshire have been approved. The development will enhance the region’s ability to meet the UK’s net-zero infrastructure needs. Located at the Catch site in Stallingborough, the expansion will introduce an industrial decarbonisation centre alongside a renewable energy training facility.
The two new facilities, expected to open by 2026, are designed to address the increasing demand for skilled workers in the green energy sector. The renewable energy centre will feature classrooms and specialised workshops for practical training, while the decarbonisation centre will provide lecture theatres and office spaces to support educational activities.
The Catch organisation began its apprenticeships programme in 2021 and aims to train 1,000 apprentices annually by 2030. Key partners such as Associated British Ports and Humber Freeport support the initiative. The development is part of a broader push to equip the workforce with the skills needed to support the decarbonisation of the Humber region’s industrial base.
This project aligns with the government’s commitment to invest in green skills training, fostering new jobs in clean energy sectors across key regions, including North East Lincolnshire, Aberdeen, Cheshire, and Pembrokeshire. The new facilities are critical in supporting the transition to a net-zero economy.
