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Skills Capital Programme

This fund is available to create new facilities at Further Education Colleges to deliver skills demanded by local employers across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Students in a science lesson

Skills Capital Programme

This fund is available to create new facilities at Further Education Colleges to deliver skills demanded by local employers across Coventry and Warwickshire.

Category: Growing Talent
Funding: Local Growth Fund: £1,200,000, Funding from local Colleges and private sector: £1,200,000
Area: Coventry & Warwickshire wide

Some of the projects funded by the Skills Capital Programme include:

  • A new centre to provide learning space in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) skills at Warwickshire College in Leamington Spa.
  • Development of a mezzanine floor within Warwickshire College’s construction training facility in Leamington Spa to deliver NVQ Level 3 courses and apprenticeships.
  • A new Digital Industries Network & Telecomms Centre at City College
  • A new CAD & LEAN Manufacturing Centre at City College
  • £140,000 for new projects

What will the project achieve?

  • Create 1,200 square metres of new learning space.
  • Generate 1,200 new learners per annum.
  • Create 730 new apprenticeship opportunities, particularly within construction and AME.
  • Generate £8.5m in GVA within the local economy.