A brand-new employability hub is set to provide a long-term legacy for the Lowestoft area and beyond after it was unveiled at a coastal college.

Described as a "one-stop shop", the new Nucleus Employability Hub is now "open for support" following an official launch this week.

The official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Picture: East Coast CollegeThe official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Picture: East Coast College (Image: East Coast College)

East Coast College launched Nucleus in partnership with Sizewell C - as it aims to provide employment search assistance as well as application and interview support to those looking to secure employment in the region.

The official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Rachel Bunn, Director of Commercial, Projects and Community at the college, at the unveiling. Picture: Mick HowesThe official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Rachel Bunn, Director of Commercial, Projects and Community at the college and Sarah Hancock, HR Director for Sizewell C, at the unveiling. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes) The hub - which is located at the college's Lowestoft Campus on Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft - was officially opened during a special unveiling on Tuesday.

The centre is bringing together services, training and employability expertise as part of efforts to reach an untapped local workforce.

Sarah Hancock, HR Director for Sizewell C. Picture: Mick HowesThe official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Sarah Hancock, HR Director for Sizewell C, and Rachel Bunn, Director of Commercial, Projects and Community at the college, inside the centre. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

It is aimed at supporting adults of all ages that are looking for resources and insights to improve their skills, employability and access opportunities in the region.

Kyle Rushmere and Emma Furness demonstrating VR Headset with Body Swaps to teach soft skills and interview practice in the new Nucleus hub. Picture: Mick Howes Kyle Rushmere and Emma Furness demonstrating VR Headset with Body Swaps to teach soft skills and interview practice in the new Nucleus hub. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Among the services available at the hub are: job service sign-ups; referral services; CV and application advice; interview preparation support; interview management services; employability short courses; access to employers at Sizewell C and in the region; key training and referrals to upskilling and other related vocational courses.

The official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Rachel Bunn, Director of Commercial, Projects and Community at the college, at the unveiling. Picture: Mick HowesThe official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Rachel Bunn, Director of Commercial, Projects and Community at the college, at the unveiling. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Rachel Bunn, Director of Commercial, Projects and Community at East Coast College, said: "Nucleus enables us to work in partnership and collaboration in the region.

Laura Goodman and Sonia Loveday from Apollo - recruiting people into health and social care, at the new Nucleus hub. Picture: Mick HowesLaura Goodman and Sonia Loveday from Apollo - recruiting people into health and social care, at the new Nucleus hub. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

"The employment hub will see opportunities for anyone to explore support, skills and training using a multi-disciplinary approach to support positive progression in employment opportunities."

Speaking at the official opening of Nucleus, Mrs Bunn said: "This is about regional legacy - we really need to put East Anglia on the map - and projects like Nucleus can really make that happen."

'Legacy'

Chris Young, Head of Employment Affairs Unit at Sizewell C, said: "We’re thrilled to be able to support East Coast College to launch Nucleus.

Nicky Paine and Jess Rivers of the Civil Works Alliance Social Impact Team at Sizewell C, at the new Nucleus hub. Picture: Mick HowesNicky Paine and Jess Rivers of the Civil Works Alliance Social Impact Team at Sizewell C, at the new Nucleus hub. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

"It’s going to provide exactly the kind of long-term legacy that we want to leave for this area – offering local people access to training and skills development, and the insights to access the best opportunities, not only on our project but across the region."

The official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Sarah Hancock, HR Director for Sizewell C, inside the centre. Picture: Mick HowesThe official opening of the new Nucleus Employability Hub at East Coast College in Lowestoft. Sarah Hancock, HR Director for Sizewell C, inside the centre. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

In September, Sizewell C reaffirmed its commitment to Lowestoft by announcing a new agreement with Access Community Trust.

It sees SAMS Wellbeing Hub and Café in Lowestoft extending its provision for those in need in Lowestoft and be an important base for the project to grow awareness and access to jobs with Sizewell C.