Stoke on Trent College has announced the start of construction on a £2.3 million Advanced Green Technologies (AGT) Hub at its Burslem campus. Funded through government Levelling Up money, distributed to the College by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, the new facility will support both construction and engineering education, offering dedicated teaching spaces for learners from Level 2 up until Level 5. It will also serve as an incubation hub for employer partners working in green and digital technologies.
Set to open in Spring 2026, the AGT Hub will provide hands-on training in areas such as retrofitting, ground and air source heat pumps, solar energy systems, and emerging digital solutions including drone technology and robotics. The initiative aims to boost advanced manufacturing and engineering employment across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire by training young people, adults, and apprentices, creating a pipeline of skilled local talent.
Principal and CEO of Stoke on Trent College, Hassan Rizvi, stated, “Stoke on Trent College is the leading technical and vocational further education provider for Staffordshire, and facilities like the Advanced Green Technologies Hub will further strengthen our ability to deliver the best career pathways for our learners. Through Level 2 up to Level 5 qualifications, including T Levels, focused on green technologies, we can provide a route to higher-level apprenticeships in areas such as surveying, digital modelling, and advanced manufacturing.”
Councillor Jane Ashworth, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, added: “This facility provides vital training opportunities in key sectors that will shape our future workforce. Funded through government support allocated by the city council, the AGT Hub will deliver cutting-edge education in green and digital technologies. This Advanced Green Technologies Hub, funded through Government money allocated through the city council, does just that – providing the very latest learning opportunities in green and digital technologies.”
Construction is now underway, with the Hub set to become a cornerstone of sustainable skills development in the region.
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- Stoke on Trent College serves up to 7000 students a year including young people, adults and apprentices. Working with a wide range of employers in key growth areas of the economy such as Digital, Construction, Engineering, STEM and Health and Social Care and more.
- The College also work with young adults who may have a special educational or additional need.
- A wide range of flexible and distance learning is provided by the College to individuals and businesses.
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