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Minister of State for Apprenticeships & Skills Leicester College visit

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Leicester College hosted the Rt Hon Anne Milton MP as part of her visit to Leicester.

After hearing some great things about Leicester College the Minister requested to visit the College. The minister had a tour of the construction and catering facilities at the Freemen’s Park Campus and had the opportunity to speak to apprentices, students and staff.

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton said:

“I had a brilliant time at Leicester College meeting apprentices training in lots of different subjects like bricklaying, plastering and hospitality. They were really excited about the courses they’re taking, and the passion of the college staff was also clear to see.

“Further education can bring amazing opportunities and change lives, and I’m thrilled to have opportunities like this to hear directly from those working in the sector about their experiences.” 

As a major provider of apprenticeships in Leicester it was great to showcase the talent we have in the city. Last year 786 new apprentices began their training through the College. The dedicated apprenticeship team also continue their work with local employers to provide advice about the Apprenticeship Levy as well as providing additional training for existing staff.

The Minister especially wanted to hear from the apprentices and the work being carried out by Leicester College around the Apprenticeship Levy as well as the ESOL provisions that teach English with additional skills alongside.

Verity Hancock, Principal and CEO of Leicester College said:

“We were delighted to have a visit from the Rt Hon Anne Milton MP. It was great to showcase the work of our staff and apprentices.”

“As a College we are dedicated to providing valuable skills that aid the local economy and help to plug skills gaps. We pride ourselves on having industry standard equipment and training that enables the students to be workplace ready.”

“It was an important opportunity to highlight the great opportunities that our students and apprentices have at Leicester College but more importantly to highlight the key areas that FE colleges require government support moving forward.”

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