Luciana Ciubotariu, former Head of Trade and Investment for Thames Freeport and now CEO of Celtic Freeport, has enthusiastically accepted the role of Patron for the SPARC Alliance. Luciana is deeply committed to empowering young females, particularly in underrepresented sectors, and looks forward to collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure the continued success of this initiative.
The Celtic Freeport is at the heart of the green economy in south west Wales and will accelerate innovation and investment, especially in port infrastructure and sustainable energies.
The SPARC Alliance, established last July by Pembrokeshire College and Pembrokeshire County Council, with substantial support from RWE, Blue Gem Wind, Floventis (Cierco Energy), Ledwood Engineering, Port of Milford Haven, and the Swansea Bay City Deal Skills and Talent Fund, aims to engage young females in STEM careers.
A key priority for the Freeport is advancing the skills agenda to prepare the region for growth, this includes addressing gender disparities in engineering and construction sectors. SPARC is set to play a pivotal role creating an equitable talent pipeline that meets industry demands over the next 10 years.
Co-leads, Hayley Williams (Pembrokeshire College) and Rob Hillier (Pembrokeshire County Council) jointly commented, “We are thrilled to have Luciana as the face of the SPARC Alliance. Not only is she an inspiring role model for young women, but her expertise will also be invaluable in guiding SPARC’s development. With an imminent increase in high-value jobs, Luciana’s support will inspire the next generation of female talent to contribute to and thrive within our region,”
For further information about the SPARC Alliance please contact: h.williams@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
