Engine Shed, Bristol’s innovation hub, has formed a partnership with City of Bristol College to help develop stronger links between further education and business.
The collaboration is an invitation to businesses to engage more easily with apprenticeship provision and find out about the talented young people across the city who can add so much creativity to the workforce, according to Engine Shed director Nick Sturge.
City of Bristol College staff will now have free access to the Engine Shed Business Lounge – a collaborative workspace used by a range of innovators, digital pioneers, business advisers and funders.
“We welcome the staff from the college to enjoy the collaborative environment we’ve created here where business, education, policy-makers and investors are working under the same roof,” said Nick.
Engine Shed’s location next to Bristol Temple Meads station will offer college staff a resource as the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone is developed in the area.
College principal and chief executive Lee Probert said: “This partnership allows us to cultivate our excellent relationship with the employer hub around the Temple Quarter.
“As part of the Learning City, our focus is to continue our close working relationships with Bristol employers, engaging them in curriculum development to ensure that we’re meeting their needs, filling the skills gap and giving our students the skills they need to progress”.
Other Engine Shed members include University of Bristol, University of the West of England, University of Bath, Bath Spa University, Bristol Media, Institute of Directors (IOD), WebStart Bristol companies, Business West Initiative, RSA fellows, GWR, Temple Studios companies, SETsquared Bristol virtual members and SETsquared Bath companies.
Pictured: City of Bristol College Principal Lee Probert, director of apprenticeships & employer- based training Claire Thorogood, and Engine Shed director Nick Sturge
