Freeport East Skills Escalator

The Freeport East area is home to key UK ports and Gateway 14 at Stowmarket as well as a thriving business landscape. As a result, it offers excellent careers across many sectors.

The 4 colleges and 2 universities in the Freeport East Skills Escalator project are working with innovative local businesses to help students and employees in the Freeport East area to access these opportunities with an ambitious programme of events, resources and training.

For more information on the key economic sectors, the jobs covered, some of the employers active in the area and local colleges, visit the icanbea website.

Upcoming Events

For Students

Our Freeport East team will be coming along to visit your school where you will get the chance to meet businesses looking for employees and the training providers who can help you to get the skills you need. Find out about careers in the logistics, warehousing, construction, agriculture and more!

For Businesses

Do you need staff? Come along to one of our business breakfasts and meet people looking for opportunities in your area.

Is your business growing or changing? Do your staff need training to support you? Talk to your local colleges and universities about the courses they can offer to help.

Do you have a great story to tell? Do you want to help us to change the future? Get in touch! We’d love to use your story to inspire others either as an Innovation Skills Champion or at our final Escalate conference.

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For Individuals

Come along to our business breakfast and talk to local employers and college partners to find out about the technical training they can offer to help you achieve your career goals.