UTC SwindonSpecialist Engineering College for 14 to 19 year oldsInfluence - Swindon Business Conference 2014

Paul Holmes – Director - UTC Swindon, Automation/Mechanical Engineering Manager Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells

Opening September 2014

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Welcome from

Angela Barker-DenchPrincipal UTC Swindon

Took on the role on 16th September 2013 and will lead the college during its set-up year and as it welcomes its first intake of students in September 2014.

Angela has an engineering background and experience of technical and vocational education.

UTC -UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

• A college for students aged 14 to 19 which specialises in technical studies and is sponsored by a university and a leading employer.

• 45 with more planned, supported by all three main political parties. Brainchild of Lord Baker – Baker Dearing Trust (BDT)

• It offers full time courses, which combine practical and academic studies.

• Employers are involved from the start in shaping the curriculum.

Lead Education Sponsor

Part of Johnson Matthey PLC World Leader Environmental

Emissions Control

Lead Employer Sponsor

• £10 Million Capital cost.• 20 mile Radius.• Planned opening 2014.• 150 per year group - 600 total.• 60+ partner companies.• Engineering (Technology/Innovation).• Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.• State of the Art Premises.• Heart of Swindon – ease of access.• Careful re-use of historic engineering

heritage buildings..

What it will include• Working Day 8:30-5:00• Business Dress – feels like work• Longer study year• National curriculum• 5 years effective education

including 2 years vocational• Curriculum designed by local

employers – teaching through employer projects

• All forms of engineering

• 68 Supporting Partners – The most impressive partner list of any UTC.

• Will provide Learning through real world projects, with the skills, engineering companies require.

• Partners will offer projects, time, experience, learning and support.

• Already established a wide range of partner companies to demonstrate the breadth of engineering careers available.

Employer partners at

Our Partner Network

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Email: info@utcswindon.co.ukwww.utcswindon.co.uk/www.facebook.com/UTCSwindonwww.linkedin.com/company/utc-swindon

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