Nineteen more British Technical Excellence Colleges
The UK Government says the training will be for the advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence, digital and technology sectors.
With £175mln of funding, the government says around 65,000 learners will now have access to training for high-demand jobs in Britain's fastest-growing industries.
It claims that nearly 600,000 additional workers are estimated to be needed by 2030 in these key sectors, underlining the scale of demand for skills and further training in these critical industries.
Industry Minister Chris McDonald FIMMM says, 'The advanced manufacturing sector is a vital engine of the UK economy. Through our Modern Industrial Strategy, we’re backing its strengths and investing in the skills that will keep Britain competitive on the global stage.
'Our new Technical Excellence Colleges will train the next generation of engineers and manufacturers, giving local people clear routes into well-paid jobs and ensuring businesses have the skilled workforce they need to grow. This is about supporting local jobs and building the talent Britain needs for the industries of the future.'
The colleges are said to be strategically located to align with local industry demand, drive regional growth and train a skilled workforce where it is needed most.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says, 'I want every young person to know there is a clear route into well‑paid work, whatever their background. These colleges put technical skills front and centre, opening up high‑quality jobs in the industries driving Britain’s future.'
This is in addition to the first wave of Technical Excellence Colleges that were announced last summer, where £100mln is allocated to improving facilities, teaching and employer partnerships.
The 19 Technical Excellence Colleges are:
Defence
- Blackpool and The Fylde College
- City College Plymouth
- Lincoln College
- RNN Group
- Yeovil College
Clean Energy
- Colchester Institute
- South Bank Colleges
- The City of Liverpool College
- The Education Training Collective
- University Centre Somerset College Group
Digital and Technologies
- Birmingham Metropolitan College
- Capital City College Group
- Gloucestershire College
- LTE Group
- Milton Keynes College
Advanced Manufacturing
- City of Wolverhampton College
- New College Durham
- Newcastle and Stafford College Group
- Weston College of Further and Higher Education
