A college has started "engineering boot camps" to guarantee a supply of qualified workers for significant energy projects.
Boreas and Vanguard offshore wind farms in Norfolk are about to begin construction, and Sizewell C in Suffolk is in the planning and funding stages.
Fast-track training is a "stepping stone," according to Rachel Bunn of East Coast College in Great Yarmouth.
She explained, "It's about breaking down barriers and giving everyone a place to start.
With the anticipated boom in the east coast renewable energy sector, the 16-week course is designed to assist employers in retraining staff and boosting skills.
It was a "great opportunity," according to Ms. Bunn, the college's lead for STEM subjects. Employers influence the workforce.
In addition to site visits and short courses, there are job interviews at the conclusion. That's very significant, she said.
"'Do different' is the theme of the boot camp. The impact of Covid, which forced people to find employment and put careers on hold, may be responsible for the rise in retail workers. New goals could be the cause.
"It's about removing obstacles, giving everyone a place to start, and ensuring that there is forward motion. ".
Companies from the East of England have been in London this week for the Global Offshore Wind Trade Conference to network and promote the area to potential employers.
It's time to capitalize on the expanding renewable sector locally, according to Karl Pull, senior project manager at Great Yarmouth engineering company ArmUltra.
Since the industry hasn't been as active as it was in the oil and gas sector for the past 10 to 15 years, there has been a significant skills gap. We must close that gap given the expansion of the renewable sector, the speaker said.
When we bring the skills through, we must ensure that there is work for everyone. ".
Devlin Earle, an ArmUltra apprentice, told the BBC that he saw a future for himself in the renewable energy sector.
He declared: "Sizewell C will be a significant undertaking, and I definitely want to work on it. I need to earn some money. ".
An "incredible opportunity" was described by Ian Pease of Generate, a group that connects regional business and political leaders.
With all of the work needed to connect this new infrastructure to the National Grid, he said, "it is really important that our businesses in Norfolk are on their game to make the most of that generational opportunity.".
We're interested in both the immediate and long-term effects of these large projects because they will require a lot of labor in the short term. ".
