University Technical Colleges offer a unique opportunity for education and business to come together to develop the skills needed by industry. Sponsored by employers, university bodies and colleges, they offer young people aged 14-­19 an innovative, specialist education.

University Technical Colleges are a new concept in education. They offer 14 to19 year-olds the opportunity to take a highly regarded, full time, technically-oriented course of study. They are equipped to the highest standard, sponsored by a university and offer clear progression routes into higher education or further learning in work.

UTCs combine practical and academic studies, integrating national curriculum requirements with technical and professional skills, providing strong progression routes into employment and higher education. Local and national employers have significant input into the UTC curriculum and provide active support and work experience for learners.

UTCs specialise in subjects that require technical and modern equipment, for example, engineering, product design, health sciences, construction, and land and environmental services. The chosen specialism reflects the university’s areas of excellence and the needs of local employers.

A fundamental principle of UTCs is that they do not judge students on their past performance. Students are given new opportunities and new ways of learning which allow them to achieve to a higher level than they may have done before.

For more details visit http://www.utcolleges.org