While energy prices weigh heavily on the competitiveness of European industries, as highlighted by the IEA on December 10, 2024, the Manche department stands out with a proactive policy of supporting employment in the sector. energy. In 2025, nearly 23,000 recruitments are planned in the department, including a significant proportion in the energy industry, which plays a key role in the energy transition and local economic attractiveness.
La Manche: a breeding ground for jobs in the energy sector
The energy sector represents 4% of the Channel economy and brings together leading players such as EDF and Orano, based in Cotentin, as well as LM Wind Power, world leader in wind turbine blades. These companies offer varied opportunities in technical and strategic professions:
Orano La Hague: With 41 positions to fill, particularly in maintenance and nuclear waste management, Orano plays a leading role in the processing of nuclear fuels.
EDF: A key player in nuclear power, EDF is recruiting to support its local operations and support the rise of carbon-free energies.
LM Wind Power: Manufacturer of wind turbine blades, this company positions itself as a leader in the energy transition and a creator of jobs in renewable energies.
La Manche thus capitalizes on its natural and industrial assets to attract qualified talent and support sustainable economic growth.
Responding to the European energy crisis
Across Europe, industries are facing rising energy costs. Gas is on average 5 to 7 times more expensive there than in the United States, and electricity 40% more expensive than in China. These gaps hamper the competitiveness of businesses on the continent.
To counter these obstacles, La Manche is relying on ambitious local policies. The objective is twofold: to support local businesses in their energy transition and to attract talent ready to take on the challenges of decarbonization.
The department promotes in particular:
Innovation in clean technologies: Companies like LM Wind Power are investing in the development of sustainable solutions.
The acceleration of renewable energies: Thanks to initiatives such as the APER law, municipalities are working together to identify areas suitable for wind power, photovoltaics, and biogas.
Territorial attractiveness as a recruitment lever
Attitude Manche, the departmental attractiveness agency, plays a key role in supporting energy companies. Through the campaign “And what are you waiting for to come back? »the department targets expatriate talents and qualified professionals looking for new opportunities. This strategy is based on:
An attractive living environment: Affordable housing, short commutes, and a preserved natural environment.
Personalized support: The hospitality service helps new arrivals settle in by facilitating the search for accommodation, children's schooling and administrative procedures.
A strengthened employer brand: The “Employer committed to well-being in La Manche” label, planned for 2025, promotes companies that invest in the well-being of their employees.
Towards a successful energy transition
By focusing on the development of the energy industry and the creation of an environment favorable to the installation of new talents, La Manche has established itself as an example of resilience and innovation. The department anticipates future skills needs to respond to strategic challenges, such as the energy transition and the reduction of energy costs.
The energy sector, a strategic pillar of the Channel economy, is also becoming a major vector of recruitment. With an integrated approach combining innovation, attractiveness and support, the department offers a concrete example of effective public policy to boost employment and strengthen the energy transition.
