The UTC brings together the unique combination of Bucks New University, Aylesbury College and major local employers such as Taylor Wimpey, Cisco, and McAfee in equal partnership.
Our sponsors influence what we teach and guide our students to learn. In doing so they shape our curriculum and ensure our students gain a skills led, motivational, work-related experience which directly improves their employability within the Construction and Computing sectors. It also provides the chance for ‘talent spotting’ and gives an opportunity to trial young people well in advnace of them leaving education.
All sponsors commit time to the UTC and we gain from their knowledge, experiences, expertise and commitment to the development of young people on their career journey. Some also commit significant amounts of money which goes a long way to making the curriculum an exciting, bespoke and individual experience. All sponsors support the UTC providing guidance to students plus information about career paths, skills, knowledge and many offer opportunities for progression, placements and employment.
We’d love to hear from you if you’d like to join us in addressing the need for good technical and practical education. Could your company help by:
- Shaping the curriculum
- Providing work experience or apprentice opportunities
- Asking our students to work with you on a ‘live’ project
- Mentoring students throughout their time with us
- Offering specialist facilities within your business that could inform and inspire our students to pursue a career or further study in Construction or IT
- Assisting in the appointment of staff with the required specialist knowledge and experience in these industry sectors
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please click here to get in touch.
‘If you are looking to begin a career in site management or in one of the on-site trades, then Taylor Wimpey could be exactly what you’re looking for in an employer.
Cisco is a leading multinational organisation specialising in the design, manufacture and sale of networking equipment and other services for internet communication. Cisco’s portfolio of products is expansive, offering cutting-edge network and security solutions that meet the needs of a full spectrum of customers: from home users and small businesses to public sector and global organisations. Cisco employs 2500 people in the UK, with headquarters based in Feltham.
Buckinghamshire UTC is a perfect example of further and higher education working with employers to provide new opportunities for young people. It will provide students with a pathway to a successful career in industry, either by directly entering employment including as apprentices, or via foundation and higher degrees which can be work-based.
McAfee combines the experience and expertise of McAfee with the innovation and proven performance of Intel to make security an essential ingredient in every architecture and on every computing platform. Across smartphones, tablets, PCs, servers, and beyond, we’re moving security from discrete solutions to an integrated approach as pervasive as computing itself. Intel Security’s mission is to give everyone the confidence to live and work safely and securely in the digital world.
Aylesbury College is a forward thinking centre of excellence for higher education learning and skills development designed to help people of all ages and abilities achieve their educational aspirations. A broad range of educational and vocational opportunities are developed in close partnership with businesses to develop work ready students. Specialist courses on offer include Creative Arts, Health and Social Care, Hair and Beauty, Hospitality and Catering, Construction, Business and IT.
