CATCH recognised nationally for leading the way in clean energy skills

Based in stallingborough, Grimsby, CATCH already operates as the new “Technical Excellence College” model, training people for real industrial careers. The triple-award winning organisation delivers apprenticeships and training in 11 of the identified priority occupations, students are supported by tutors who bring years of experience from working in industry. Its facilities are designed to feel like real industrial workplaces, giving learners hands-on experience that prepares them for their future careers. The organisation also leads the way in inclusion, running Women in Engineering initiatives, Equality Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging network, and a dedicated outreach team connecting schools and communities with opportunities in the industrial sectors.

David Talbot, CATCH CEO, said, “Our strength lies in our deep routed industrial connections, with investors, local councils, government, and employers across the region.  Our offer spans the full talent pipeline, from pre-apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps through to Level 4 HNC programmes which will be delivered from September 2026, ensuring opportunities for learners at every stage. It also supports the existing and transitioning workforce through short courses for upskilling and reskilling, aligned with the region’s industrial needs including, Local Skills Improvement Plans and working with the Office for Clean Energy Jobs Training Guarantee, and the national clean energy skills pilot”.

The Government’s report describes CATCH as “an employer-led training provider, co-funded by industry and government, supporting reskilling in hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage, and process operation.”