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A report by The Edge Foundation was released last week on the imbalance between current education provision and the needs of the British economy. The Skills Mismatch makes for an interesting read and highlights a number of areas where education trends aren’t coinciding with employment

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18th March 2014

Students work alongside Matrix Fitness team on new project

Students at Bucks UTC will be working on a new project alongside Matrix Fitness team. They've been asked to put together a detailed business plan and pitch to a board of investors. Find out more here.

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12th March 2014

Demand for apprenticeships

This article was first published in the Bucks Herald. Apprenticeships are growing in popularity among both employers and young people, according to figures released recently by the National Apprenticeship Service: 7,180 apprenticeship vacancies were posted online between August and October 2013, a 24% increase compared to the

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11th March 2014

Bringing Maths to life

This article was originally featured in the Bucks Herald. Skills and Enterprise Minister, Matthew Hancock MP, announced last month that up to £20 million will be made available to encourage the brightest and the best to teach Maths in further education. Not surprising when you consider: Only

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5th March 2014

Dress down day helps towards local lady’s last wish

On Friday we held the UTC’s first ever dress down day. The event was the suggestion of IT student Shola St-John Forbes, who was touched after hearing the story of an Aylesbury woman’s dying wish. Marria Nelms has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and spoke to

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12th February 2014

Mind the gap – How we’re helping to reduce the UK skills shortage

The UK Commission’s latest Employer Skills Survey has found that businesses are still facing significan't challenges in recruiting people with the right skills. Around 146,000 hard-to-fill vacancies currently exist in the UK, a figure that has risen by almost 60 per cent since 2011. With the

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1st January 2014

Students reflect on their first term!

Students in the first cohort at Bucks UTC, having completed their first term, have been reflecting on their new education experience. Jack Leigh, age 14, is in year 10 studying construction. He commented: “I have learned so much already! The course is really enjoyable - I

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10th December 2013

Taylor Wimpey sponsors new minibus for Bucks UTC students

Leading housebuilder and Bucks UTC partner, Taylor Wimpey has delivered another boost to the UTC by sponsoring a new minibus for use by students. Taylor Wimpey has built a strong relationship with the UTC since we opened in September, providing sponsorship for our popular construction course

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28th October 2013

Lord Baker Pays a Visit to Bucks UTC

This week we welcomed Lord Baker, who came in to meet our students and see our state of the art facilities. Lord Baker, former Education Secretary, is the Chairman of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, which pioneers the development of UTCs across the country. Lord Baker

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22nd October 2013

Another choice for students in Bucks!

As half term approaches, Year 12 students with an interest in IT or Construction who are not enjoying their 6th form studies still have a chance to change their future. Bev Flanagan, Bucks UTC Principal explains: “Students, don’t despair! At Bucks UTC we can help you

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Students work alongside Matrix Fitness team on new project

Demand for apprenticeships

Bringing Maths to life

Dress down day helps towards local lady’s last wish

Mind the gap – How we’re helping to reduce the UK skills shortage

Students reflect on their first term!

Taylor Wimpey sponsors new minibus for Bucks UTC students

Lord Baker Pays a Visit to Bucks UTC

Another choice for students in Bucks!

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