Sizewell C is set to provide work placements for up to five people with Down's Syndrome over this year and next.
The new nuclear station planned for the Suffolk coast has teamed up with Down's Syndrome charity Project 21 to create the new opportunities.
The energy plant is also funding a full-time position at Project 21 to oversee and coordinate placements and provide support over the next two years.
Sizewell C and Project 21 has already organised a work experience placement earlier in the year.
Andreas Johnson is coming to the end of an eight-week placement at Sizewell Visitor Centre before joining the Sizewell C team in Leiston.
“I love going to work each Monday. I am very proud of what I have achieved while at Sizewell," he said.
"I enjoy working with new people and showing groups around the Visitor Centre, which is very interesting.
"I feel a valued and important member of the team and like helping to get ready for new groups and tidying away and organising the PPE after they have left. Thank you to Sizewell for giving me this great opportunity.”
While at the centre, Andreas supervised groups of visitors who come to find out more about nuclear energy and tour the Sizewell B power station.
Sarah Osborne, lead Visitor Centre co-Ordinator, said: “It’s been wonderful to have Andreas here for the last few months.
"He very quickly became an important member of the team, and he’s made a significant contribution since arriving. Next week is his last week at the Visitor Centre – and we will all miss him.”
Sizewell C head of regional external affairs Marjorie Barnes said Andreas had been a brilliant addition to the Visitor Centre team.
"We’re looking forward to working with more people to fill the placements this year,” she added.
Alex Munn, founder and project manager at Project 21, said: “We are so excited to build on the great things we’ve started with this partnership.
"The opportunities this opens up to our community are endless, and the difference it will make is immeasurable.
“We can’t wait to see more people with Down's Syndrome in fulfilled, purposeful work placements, gaining the skills they deserve to progress with their careers in various avenues.
"We are really looking forward to developing on this with Sizewell C and seeing what we’re able to achieve together in the future."
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