“Given the importance of science and engineering to our economy, and the
potential skills shortage in these areas, the idea of a school like this is obvious
and yet it takes someone to actually do it. That is the genius
of the place, that someone has got the concept up and running and that they are
delivering the curriculum in partnership with organisations such as the Science and
Technology Facilities Council.”

“UTCs impress me because they are not just training the next generation of STEM professionals and developing a much needed skills pipeline to the careers of the future, they are offering their students the opportunity to make the important connection between what they learn in the classroom and how it relates to the real world.”

“Too many school and college leavers lack the abilities employers look for. UTCs give employers the chance to do something about it at the local level. We’re directly involved in UTC Reading designing the curriculum, choosing qualifications and delivering exciting projects which bring learning to life.”

“Over half of the roles in the Royal Navy are engineering, that’s why it’s great the UTC provides an exciting learning environment for students to learn all aspects of engineering. We are privileged to be supporting young engineers. We need to encourage this area of expertise. If we do not get it right we sink and we are not protecting the country. Engineering is our future and you young people are our future.”