According to a government statement, more than 100 short courses will be offered at institutions in England from September 2022. The courses, which will last between six weeks and one year, are intended as an alternative to a conventional three- or four-year degree for people looking to upskill or retrain.
They will be provided by more than 20 universities and colleges and cover areas in which there are skills shortages, “such as digital, net zero, education, STEM, and healthcare”.
£150m has been awarded to 100 colleges and universities to upgrade facilities and equipment to boost access to higher-level technical training and flexible courses. Colleges benefitting will include Weston College in Somerset while universities include the Universities of Wolverhampton and Keele.
The government is framing this as a measure to tackle regional skills gaps and “level up” local economies.
Young people starting their T Level qualifications in 2023 will also benefit...