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Success for Institute of Technology


City College Plymouth celebrates multi-million pound collaborative bid success for new Institute of Technology for the South West. The Secretary of State has announced that a multi-million pound bid to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the South West has been successful. Twelve successful applicants will


receive a share of £170m, awarded to establish a network of Institutes of Technology across the country. The new Institute of


Technology will establish a range of new buildings and facilities across the region. The Institutes will be unique collaborations between universities, further education colleges, and leading employers. They will specialise in delivering quality higher level technical training and provide employers with the skilled workforce they need. Of 35 original applications, an


‘City College Plymouth will


receive £2m to invest in state -of-the art facilities’


stimulate growth in this world-leading


sector, positioning Plymouth as one of the world’s centres of


excellence for marine


engineering and marine autonomy research, development and education. Funds will also enable the


Institute of Technology for the South West region was one of 16 to be invited to the final stage of the competitive process last year. The proposal draws on expertise from a number of partner organisations, including City College Plymouth, the University of Exeter, the University of Plymouth, Bridgwater & Taunton College, Exeter College, Petroc, and Truro & Penwith College. City College Plymouth will


receive £2m to invest in state-of- the art facilities to grow and develop higher education programmes such as the UK’s first Marine Autonomous Vehicle Foundation Degree. Courses like this will address the regional skills gaps and shortages and help


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College to continue to work in partnership with Babcock to drive forward innovation in engineering and education. A group of ‘anchor employers’ will lead the direction of the new Institute of Technology and ensure focus on the latest industry skills. These employers are from Babcock, Oxygen House and the Met Office in Exeter and TDK Lambda in Ilfracombe. This bid is also supported by both Heart of the South West and the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). Penny Wycherley, Principal and


Chief Executive of City College Plymouth, said: “It’s fantastic news for the region that the South West consortium has been successful in its bid. As one of the region’s


leading colleges in delivering world-class higher level digital and marine engineering skills, particularly in marine autonomous vehicles, the funding will enable City College Plymouth to further grow our employer-led provision, responding to local and regional


skills gaps and shortages.” Andy Correy, Head of Production


at Babcock, said: “This is great news for the South West and offers exciting new opportunities and facilities for those wishing to develop technical knowledge, skills and careers in the region.”


City College is top of the table


The students at City College Plymouth gained the top spot for success in Apprenticeships in the South West and scored first place in the region for 16-18 year olds. As a result of the hard work of students and staff, the Government’s


national achievement rates tables for 2017/18 name City College Plymouth as the best college in the South West for Apprenticeships and education and training courses. Principal of City College Plymouth, Penny Wycherley, said: “These


latest figures prove just how amazing our students and staff are, and how hard they have worked to achieve these fantastic results. “It’s also testament to the close working relationship we have with


the region’s employers who work with us to design quality programmes. Our courses meet the needs of industry and result in our students being guaranteed the best experience so they leave us ready to work. Employers can be confident that they are hiring someone who has the up-to-date industry knowledge and skills that their business needs to succeed, because their new employee studied at the region’s number one college!”


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