Battersea launches academy to match local people to jobs at its project

Battersea Academy of Skills Excellence (BASE) in London Launch (L) Dato Johan Ariffin Chairman Battersea Project Holding Company Ltd and (R) Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council

PETALING JAYA: Battersea Power Station Development Co Ltd has launched the Battersea Academy of Skills Excellence (BASE) to help drive long-term access to the new job opportunities at the upcoming 42-acre mixed-use development in London, the United Kingdom.

In a statement, Battersea Power Station said the new initiative was reflective of the commitment of its shareholders, namely Sime Darby Property Bhd, S P Setia Bhd and the Employees’ Provident Fund, in extending the socio-economic benefits of the development into the site’s neighbouring communities.