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Click link to view Board 4 - Ebury Bridge Centre Project
Ebury Bridge Centre Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College What is a University Technical College (UTC)? • A government funded technical academy for 14-18 year olds • Curriculum designed by employers, the University of Westminster and City of Westminster College • Content of academic subjects linked to technical specialisms including Transport Engineering and Construction Development and Management • Access to latest industry standard equipment technology • At least 40% of learning time to technical specialisms • Teaching and mentoring from specialists who currently work in the industry Employers’ Alliance The Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC Partners will bring together an unrivalled alliance of leading employers working alongside the University of Westminster to ensure that teaching is tailored to the needs of the construction, transport and engineering industries. Network Rail is the lead employer partner of a group of employers which includes Transport for London, Land Securities, Crossrail, BT Fleet, SIr Robert McAlpine and Alstom. The lead education partner for the scheme is the University of Westminster and the Simon Milton Foundation is the charitable partner. How will the UTC benefit the local area? • It will encourage young people into vocational training for vital industries where there is currently a lack of skills • The Employer Alliance companies are committed to offering training and employment opportunities to students who have attended the UTC • Local residents will have access to the sports hall and roof terrace for community uses outside of college hours Promoting the legacy of Sir Simon Milton The Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC is scheduled to open in 2017, welcoming 75 fourteen to sixteen year olds and 150 seventeen to eighteen year olds in its first year. The UTC will eventually admit up to 550 students up to the age of 18. The Sir Simon Milton Foundation will provide scholarships and bursary awards to help students to progress into apprenticeships and higher education, with an emphasis on attracting those from less advantaged backgrounds, as well as promoting good citizenship through volunteering, guidance and mentoring. Proposed view of the UTC entrance and atrium