Partnership drives new education and skills programme


MK:U, Milton Keynes’ new model digital and technical initiative with Cranfi eld University, has announced that it is partnering with Santander UK to deliver a programme that will develop the skills of the future for its workforce and for the community in Milton Keynes. MK:U is Santander UK’s strategic education partner and the partnership will see its academics deliver innovative education and training in the banking giant’s new headquarters at Unity Place, Milton Keynes. From 2023, Santander will invest over £1m in apprenticeship levy funding for use by businesses to upskill and reskill their staff . T e announcement is part of Santander UK’s scholarships, skills and


entrepreneurship programme which aims to help people access the educational opportunities and skills they need to fulfi l their potential. MK:U is delivered in partnership by Cranfi eld University and Milton


Keynes City Council. It is designed with and for business, developing the technological and digital skills needed for the future, connecting networks and communities through its Innovation Hub in Milton Keynes. Santander UK Chairman William Vereker said: “Santander has a long


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