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Skills for Life: Building the Future of Commissioning

At MissionCX, we’re committed to developing people, skills, and careers as part of our Social Impact Pledge. By bridging the skills gap in commissioning within the engineering, nuclear, energy, and defence sectors, we’ are aiming to build a sustainable talent pipeline—bringing in fresh talent while preserving the expertise of our senior teams.

With the UK nuclear workforce expected to grow by 20,000+ roles by 2030 and the engineering sector facing a shortfall of 173,000 skilled workers annually, investing in skills development has never been more critical. The demand for commissioning expertise is rising across major infrastructure, net-zero energy projects, and national defence programmes, presenting unparalleled career opportunities for the next generation. MissionCX is committed to shaping the workforce of tomorrow, ensuring the right skills are in place to support the industries that power the future.

Our award-winning Work Experience Week (WEX) has set the foundation for MissionCX Pathfinder, a 12-month structured programme designed to support skills development, industry engagement, and career progression.

To ensure a consistent and effective skills framework, we have partnered with Skills Builder, a programme widely adopted in schools and industry to provide a common language for essential skills development. By embedding this approach across both our external talent pipeline and internal career progression, we equip individuals with the skills they need from rookie to retiree, ensuring long-term career growth and industry readiness.

The MissionCX Pathfinder Programme launching this year includes:

🔹 Work Insight Week (WIN) – An introduction to commissioning, business operations, and engineering.
🔹 Work Experience Week (WEX) – Hands-on experience preparing students for future careers.
🔹Apprenticeships & MissionCX Academy – Scouting for the right students to join MissionCX for an unparalleled career opportunity in commissioning.
🔹 STEM Outreach & Industry Engagement – Partnering with Energy Coast UTC to nurture skills from education to employment.

To future-proof the industry, we want to ensure specialist knowledge is passed forward through schools, early careers and our People Programme, creating opportunities from rookie to retiree.

📌 Learn more about our People Programme →

By embedding Skills for Life at every stage, MissionCX is shaping the workforce of tomorrow—ensuring excellence, sustainability, and innovation in commissioning and beyond.

Find Your Path

Work Insight Week, Years 10 & 12: 7-11 July 2025
Building on the success of the last 4 year’s of our Award Winning Work Experience Programme, we’re excited to introduce Work Insight Week (Win)—a new addition to the MissionCX skills and work experience activity This immersive experience gives students the opportunity to explore commissioning in the context of the nuclear, energy, and defence sectors, across the entire lifecycle of a project, from design and build, pre-operations, commissioning, operations and maintenance, through to eventual decommissioning.

Last year’s program featured inspiring contributions from industry leaders such as BAE Systems, the Royal Navy, and Sellafield Ltd, who provided invaluable insights into the roles, processes, and innovation driving these sectors and the many opportunities available to our next generation of talent here in Cumbria and beyond. This collaborative initiative with Energy Coast UTC ensures students connect with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into exciting career paths. Applications are now open, so join us to be part of this unique experience. If you are not part of energy coast UTC please get in touch with us to discuss future opportunities.
Work Experience Week, Years 11 & 13: 6-10 October 2025
Now in its 5th successful year, our award-winning Work Experience Week (Wex) offers students a hands-on introduction to commissioning and the business operations roles required to run a successful business. WEX Week has been a cornerstone of the Pathfinder Programme, providing students with a first-hand look at the exciting potential of careers in commissioning. By engaging with both MissionCX team members and our high profile clients and partners, students leave with a deeper understanding of the industry and their career options. Wex will provide students with hands-on experience in commissioning and business operations - the core of our business at MissionCX. This week follows on from our Work Insights Week earlier in the year in July, for these students who enjoyed the programme and want a deeper dive into the of commissioning and acts as a feeder for apprenticeships starting in September 2026 through our evolving Commissioning & Business Operations Academy.
Apprenticeships & Training Academy
Our apprenticeship program offers structured career pathways for school leavers and early-career professionals, blending on-the-job training with professional development. These apprenticeships ensure participants gain both technical expertise and essential skills, laying the foundation for rewarding careers in the nuclear, energy, and defence sectors.

To complement this, we are developing the MissionCX Academy, our internal training hub is designed to support apprentices and staff throughout their careers. Apprentices will be scouted and headhunted through our Work Insight Week (Win) and Work Experience Week (WEX) initiatives, ensuring we identify and nurture the best talent from the start.

The MissionCX Academy includes our Commissioning Centre of Excellence, where all apprentices and employees receive industry-leading training and development. From foundational skills to advanced leadership, the Academy empowers our workforce to become the best of the best, maintaining our reputation for excellence across all projects.
Supporting Skills with Partners & Communities
The Pathfinder Programme goes beyond structured opportunities, driving community-focused initiatives that connect education with industry, these include:

🔹 STEM Ambassadors – Inspiring students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
🔹 Enterprise Advisor Partnerships – Bridging education and employment with UTC Energy Coast.
🔹 Seminars & Workshops – Delivering learning days, hands-on sessions, and industry insights.
🔹 Career Guidance & Skills Development – Hosting tailored coaching sessions and skill-building activities for schools and communities.

By collaborating with partners and clients, we ensure every event is impactful, engaging, and led by industry experts. Interested in partnering with us? We’d love to hear from you!

Find Your Path

Meet Our Skills Builder Skills Mascots 

Meet Our Skills Builder Skills Mascots 

Countdown to MissionCX Work insights Week 1 – 5 July 2024

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Our Clients & Partners from Work Experience Week 2024

We had amazing support to many of our trusted clients & partners for WEX 2023 who we are eternally grateful. Many travelled 100s of miles and gave up a significant amount of time to provide support us in delivering an Award Winning, Record Breaking Work Experience 2023!

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