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UTC Swindon's presentation to the Influence Conference, May 2014. Presented by Paul Holmes of Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells.TRANSCRIPT
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: [email protected]/www.facebook.com/UTCSwindonwww.linkedin.com/company/utc-swindon
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