£200 million for more Training opportunities

The government has today announced more than £200 million so colleges and universities can offer more training opportunities in key industries, as part of our long-term plans to make sure people have the skills they need to build a brighter future. 

  • People seeking careers in growing sectors such as green energy, digital and construction need to be able to access improved skills training, helping them secure good jobs closer to home.    
  • That is why we have announced more than £200 million to support colleges and universities to offer more training opportunities in key industries. Investment is being targeted to address the specific skills needs of each region giving businesses access to the skilled workforce they need to grow. 
  • Whether it is green skills, construction, engineering or digital, thousands more people can now gain the skills they need to secure good jobs closer to home. These are long-term plans that will ensure every area can have a brighter future.


Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: 

  • "This investment is about boosting local industries, building people’s skills and ultimately futureproofing our economy and the career prospects of the next generation.
  • Our local skills projects will bring together regional organisations, businesses and education providers to respond to the specific needs of employers, building an increasingly skilled workforce and growing local economies.
  • Whether it is green skills, construction, engineering or digital, thousands more people can now gain the skills they need to secure good jobs closer to home. These are long-term plans that will ensure every area can have a brighter future."

This is great news for Britain's instutitions of learning, from local colleges like  Mid Kent College (which has been awarded funding to build a new training facility to provide hands-on experience in retrofit energy efficiency measures, renewable and sustainable energy solutions,) to great Russell Group Universities like Lancaster and Bristol. But above all it means more opportunities for Britain's young people to develop their skills and boost their long-term career hopes.



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