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O’Connor Utilities (OCU) is opening its first training facility in Sheffield with the help of Cityfibre to skill up those looking to begin a career in digital infrastructure construction in South Yorkshire.
The centre in Newhall is part of a £250k commitment by OCU to recruit new talent and grow its workforce to support CityFibre’s rollouts in Leeds, Wakefield, Rotherham, St Helens and Sheffield. OCU has been CityFibre’s build partner in Sheffield since February 2021, where the infrastructure builder is investing £115m.
The facility will offer theory-based learning alongside practical training in various telecommunication engineering methods, first aid and HSG47 courses. The facility will also work with the Career Transition Partnership and the armed forces to provide employment opportunities to service personnel transitioning into civilian life.
Richard Lye, O'Connor Utilities, said: “We believe we have created a future-proofed facility that will secure the future of workforce competency that will drive a range of benefits to positively impact the local and surrounding area’s residents and businesses.
“Training an accredited, competent and confident workforce is a top priority for both parties, and through utilising the skills and experience of our sister company, Instalcom, we have been able to deliver a PIA training facility.”
