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New training institute to open in central Bristol location
A new flagship training institute will focus on driving an increase in higher level technical skills in the Bristol region.
The West of England Institute of Technology (WEIoT) has announced plans to expand its offering with the opening of a city centre site that will include a state-of-the-art digital training hub spread across two floors.
WEIoT, a collaboration of regional education providers and employers led by Weston College, has committed to working closely with the digital and tech industries to meet the evolving skills needs of employers.
The new institute on Colston Avenue is due to open in September in the former office of Bristol Law Society.
Paul Phillips, principal and CEO of the Weston College Group, said: “The Bristol Training Institute marks another exciting development for the West of England Institute of Technology, which is supporting a drive to increase the number of people engaged in higher level technical skills training, supporting learners in the region to secure and progress in high-quality jobs.
“Bristol has a strong demand for digital skills training and we have worked with employers, key stakeholders and communities in the region to truly understand how the WEIoT can offer a training solution that complements existing provision in the city.
“The courses offered are based on what the economy and local communities need and our mission is that our students on completion of their programmes will have the best possible career prospects, whilst employers can benefit from a new talent pool, plus use the institute as a way to develop and upskill their existing workforce.
“The Bristol Training Institute will be a destination to study in the heart of the city.”
Courses available from September will include new higher technical qualifications (HTQ) in computing (software engineering), digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship BSc (Hons), computing access to higher education programme for those who want to study at university but don’t currently have the qualifications to do so and digital skills bootcamps for coding (Python), data (Azure) skills.
In addition, the centre will offer ILM team leading qualifications to upskill managers to drive digital change in organisations as they evolve.
WEIoT bosses say accessibility is a key focus as they bring education providers together to deliver the skills required by employers.
Main photo: Weston College
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