BTECs) in: Science and Mathematics, Social Sciences, to tomorrow’s workforce and find out how the college Literature and Languages, ICT, Business Administration, community can support the business world too. Finance and Law, Health, Public Services and Care, > The College already have successful business partnerships Leadership Skills, Engineering, Travel and Tourism, and are developing innovative programmes, including: Electronics, English for Speakers of Other Languages. work placements, employer linked commissions, > John Leggott works proactively with the region’s competitions or projects, Business mentors working with employers to help inspire students, promote organisations students, Stepping stones to Apprenticeships. University Technical Colleges University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are a new initiative in technical schooling for 14 to 19-year-old students. Learning is delivered in a very practical way, integrating National Curriculum requirements with technical and vocational elements. A UTC: and delivered by companies including Able UK, BAE Greater Lincolnshire contributes > Focuses on one or two technical specialisms. Systems, Centrica Storage, TATA Steel, SMart Wind and Clugstons, and based on leading research carried out at > Works with employers and a local university to develop the University of Hull. over £16 billion to the national and deliver their curriculum. > Provides essential academic education and relates this to Lincoln UTC the technical specialisms. economy and has real potential to > Lincoln UTC opened in September 2014 and specialises in Humber UTC Engineering and Science for 14–18 year olds. > The UTC aspires to become a regional hub for > Humber UTC (located in Scunthorpe) opens in September deliver sustainable growth. technological innovation and the new engineering 2015 and will specialise in Renewables & Engineering, for applications. students aged 14–19 years old. > Lincoln UTC was created by three partners: Siemens; The > At the UTC, students will work on real projects designed University of Lincoln; Lincoln College. Independent Training Providers Independent Training Providers in Greater Lincolnshire also provide a diverse education and training offer that engages thousands of employers across the area with Apprenticeships, Traineeships and other Government funded provision. Additionally these providers offer bespoke development programmes and recruitment services with some offering specialist (niche) support in areas such as Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Catering, ICT, Accounting and many Forecasts show that around 200,000 jobs will need to be filled in Greater other areas. Lincolnshire by 2022. The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP) will inspire achievement across its current and future workforce, helping residents to realise their potential and supporting employers to train their staff. To meet the skills needs of business, training provision should be local and flexible, and a diverse range of solutions provided through collaboration of local partners, providers and employers. GLLEP has secured a £40 million funding boost for Greater Lincolnshire with a further £27.5m earmarked, through the Government’s Growth Deal. Projects which have secured funding for innovation, skills and training are: > University of Lincoln – Boole Technology Centre (expansion of the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park) – £3.38 million. > Bishop Burton College – Riseholme College (expansion of the Agricultural College) – £7.5 million. > Grantham College (expansion to increase technology related curriculum )* – £2.28 million. These add to the existing world-class facilities in Greater Lincolnshire such as Teal Park, the emfec group largest new employment park in the East Midlands, and the Engineering Hub at the University Robins Wood House of Lincoln. Robins Wood Road Greater Lincolnshire has a well-established education and training offer, providing strong Aspley qualification progression pathways from school age (GCSE pass rates in Greater Lincolnshire are higher than the national average**), through to adult vocational skills, Higher Level Nottingham NG8 3NH Apprenticeships and Degrees. T +44 (0)115 854 1616 Greater Lincolnshire has a range of education, training and research centres: two Universities, nine Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges, two University /emfec_group Technical Colleges, and many independent training providers. www.emfec.co.uk *Pipeline project 2016/17 www.emfec.co.uk **5 x GCSE A*–C incl. English and Mathematics; GLLEP region compared with all schools in England (DfE Performance Tables March 2014). Designed and produced by Square One Creative > Tel: 01332 417950 > North Lindsey College provides a range of training suited > Flexible HNC, HND, Foundation Degree and part time study to meet the needs of employers including Apprenticeships, programmes are designed in conjunction with industry and a Universities corporate training and training suites on business’ premises. range of Higher Education Programmes can also further staff Greater Lincolnshire has two Universities, both of which provide Degrees through to postgraduate > In 2014, North Lindsey College supported employers in the development needs. qualifications, in addition to a broad range of support for employers. They also provide access to Health and Social Care, Catering and Hospitality, Ports & state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Logistics, Manufacturing and Agri-food sectors. Lincoln College > Apprenticeships were delivered across sectors that included: > Lincoln College is a large GFE College located across two Turbomachinery Limited, and has engaged with 400+ Caring & Education, Transport & Construction, Service Sectors The University of Lincoln engineering businesses. sites in Lincoln and Gainsborough and one in Newark, and Industrial Technologies. Nottinghamshire. Currently providing secondary, Further and > Has around 13,000 students and 1,300 staff (across three > Sparkhouse is the hub for business start-ups and has campuses). Higher Education, the Lincoln College Group includes Lincoln supported more than 230 businesses, creating over 500 new College; and two secondary school academies; The Newark > Named among the top 10 modern universities in the UK by Grantham College jobs. Academy and The Gainsborough Academy. The Times Good University Guide 2015. > Grantham College provides education, training and courses > Capital investment in the University has exceeded £150 million > Lincoln College International, a project to develop and run > Provides undergraduate courses, postgraduate programmes, from entry through to higher level in a range of areas, over the last decade. three Colleges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the latest Foundation Degrees, Apprenticeships, short courses, and a including: Access to Higher Education, Engineering, Health addition to the Group. wide range of training and consultancy for professionals and Social Care & Early Years, Travel & Tourism. Bishop Grosseteste University > The Lincoln College Group is also the lead sponsor of their employers. > The College was awarded £2.28 million through the > Operating for over 150 years as a Teacher Training College, the Lincoln University Technical College which opened in > Supports multinational companies and organisations in their Government’s Local Growth Deal for a new build to house Bishop Grosseteste achieved University status in 2012. September 2014. education and training needs, offering the opportunity to the business, computing and technology curriculum and the > Lincoln College employs 625 staff, supports over 10,000 engage with academic experts. > Supporting over 2,000 learners, and providing higher level delivery of enterprise and employability skills. qualifications primarily in Teaching and Education (aspires to learners, and operates with a turnover of £35 million > The Lincolnshire Leadership and Management Centre provides > The College employs over 365 staff, has a turnover of £12 grow its learner numbers to around 4,500). > Lincoln College supports over 1,200 employers per year, specialist business and management development support. million, and supports 3,300 learners. > As part of its Growth Strategy, the University is looking to: including the following sectors: Agri-food, Care, Civil, > The Careers & Employability Team enables employers to strengthen relationships with employers on a local, regional > In 2014 the College supported 325 employers in the: Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering, Computing and IT, access student and graduate talent, including internships and and national basis, ensure that its programmes and research Hospitality, Care, Engineering, Food Manufacturing, Construction, Health and Social Care, Hospitality and Catering, placements. activities meet local economic needs, and grow its support for Construction, Management sectors. The College also delivered Manufacturing, Ports and Logistics, Renewables, Retail, Visitor > The National Centre for Food Manufacturing (Holbeach SME’s through the start-up and growth phases. over 900 Apprenticeships in: Business Administration, Care, Economy, Warehousing and Logistics. campus) is a state-of-the-art training facility, sponsored and > (opened in 2007), is committed to supporting Construction, Customer Service, Education, Engineering, Food > In 2014 it has delivered around 4,400 Apprenticeships in the updated by major businesses in the sector. BG Futures business and enterprise. Manufacturing, Retail. above sectors, and