MAJOR COMPANIES BACK NEW UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL COLLEGES
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UTC expansion supported by top employers –
Seven new University Technical Colleges have today been announced by the Government - with
backing from over 30 major employers including Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley, Unilever, Hitachi,
Bosch, Kodak, McCain and Kings College Hospital. 1
This will bring the total number of UTCs open across the country to 57 by 2016. When fully recruited,
there will be over 35,000 young people studying at UTCs around the country.
Lord Baker, Chairman of BDT, said:
“UTCs are now an established and growing part of the education system. They have
strong, cross party support and more will be announced before the election.
“Developing and nurturing an ambitious and capable future workforce is vital to the
success of our economy. UTCs make sense and work for employers, universities and,
most importantly, young people.”
UTCs offer 14-18 year olds the chance to combine academic subjects and technical and practical
expertise in areas such as engineering, manufacturing and life sciences. These skills are essential to
support the UK’s future economic growth. There will be a further application round later this year, with
a closing date of 10th October, 2014.
Dr Ariane Reinhart, member of the Board for Bentley Motors who are supporting UTC Crewe,
said:
“We believe that a UTC in Crewe will help plug the skills gap by training the next generation of
technicians and engineers. Bentley is growing and we need talented young people now and for many
years to come. UTCs offer students the skills, knowledge and attitudes we know they need to
succeed in the work environment.”
Philip Greenish CBE, Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Engineering, said:
“The UK needs many more people with skills in innovation, creativity and enterprise – skills that are
fundamental to engineering and key to the UK’s competitive edge. University Technical Colleges are
superbly positioned to reach out to young people from all backgrounds, male and female, and to bring
to life the wonderful opportunities available from a career in engineering.”
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For a full list of employers see notes to editor
University Technical Colleges announced today:
UTC
Technical specialisms
Bromley UTC
Health and Wellbeing Sciences
Leeds UTC
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
Scarborough University Technical College
Advanced Engineering, Design & Control
Sheffield Human Science and Digital
Human Sciences, Digital Technologies
Technologies UTC
South Durham UTC
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
UTC Crewe
Engineering, Manufacturing and Design
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Engineering with Science
Employers backing new UTCs above
Aero Engine Controls
Agfa Graphics Ltd
Arup
Automotive Insulations
Bentley
Bosch
Cheshire East Council
Chevron Racing
Dassault Systemes
Gestamp Tallent Ltd
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Highlander
Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd
Jacobs
Jaguar Land Rover
King’s College Hospital
Kodak Ltd
Leeds Chamber of Commerce
McCain Ltd
MLS Contracts
Mytime Active
Nuffield Health
Optical 3D
OSL Rail
Scarborough Borough Council
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Sheffield Eagles
Sheffield International Venues
Siemens plc
STHT
Unilever UK
Unison Ltd
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About Baker Dearing Educational Trust
Baker Dearing Educational Trust was founded by Lord Baker and Lord Dearing to promote the
concept of university technical colleges. It is a small, flexible organisation that sits at the centre of the
UTC network and focuses on promoting and supporting new and existing UTCs.
About University Technical Colleges
 The UK needs advanced technical skills if we are to prosper in the 21st century. UTCs are
teaching the inventors, engineers, scientists and technicians of tomorrow.
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University technical colleges (UTCs) are technical secondary schools for 14-18 year olds.
They offer a broad curriculum that combines an academic education with technical and
practical learning.
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UTCs integrate technical, practical and academic learning. They use the latest equipment and
technology to provide an environment where students can thrive and develop the skills
employers need.
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A university and local employers back each UTC.
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More than 500 employers support UTCs including Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Network Rail and
Microsoft, as well as scores of small and medium sized businesses. Together with nearly 50
universities they contribute their knowledge as well as offering opportunities to experience the
world of work.
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UTCs teach one or more technical specialisms that meet the skills shortages in the region.
These include: engineering; manufacturing; health sciences; product design; digital
technologies; and the built environment.
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17 UTCs are open, a further 40 have been approved and there will be 57 open by 2016.
When fully operational there will be places for more than 35,000 students.
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Students from UTCs stay in full time study, start an apprenticeship, or get a job. So far no
student has joined the ranks of the unemployed.
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More information about UTCs: www.utcolleges.org