The partnership aims effort to tackle skills shortages in manufacturing and engineering, and will provide apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships in a range of disciplines needed in advanced manufacturing organisations.
The portfolio of apprenticeships - from Level 3 to Level 7 Masters degrees - will cover digital technologies and the use of data, in line with the
Apprenticeships on offer in the new partnership include digital and technology solutions, data science and data analysis, and an MSc degree in applied data analytics. Degree apprenticeships are delivered by
David Hughes MBE, managing director of MTC Training, said: “MTC Training is committed to providing the future skills that the manufacturing sector needs to accelerate innovation. With the challenges presented by the continuing UK STEM skills gap we must use every weapon in our armoury to provide the next generation of engineering talent.
"I am delighted that we are joining in partnership with BPP, a business with a global reputation for transformative programmes which give people the skills so badly needed in an ever-changing technology landscape.”
Paul Rowlett, Dean of BPP's Schools of Technology and Business Apprenticeships said: "The skills gap in the
"We are delighted to be working together to provide apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships which opens the door to exciting opportunities for employers and their workforces. We are able to provide a pathway to support learners at every level and every career stage, upskilling the manufacturing workforce of the future."
Courses will be available to MTC Training customers based out of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre in
The MTC was founded by the
The MTC aims to provide a competitive environment to bridge the gap between university-based research and the development of innovative manufacturing solutions, in line with the Government’s manufacturing strategy. The MTC is part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate
BPP, with offices in