Richard has welcomed the news that Bedford College has been awarded £2,077,378 to upgrade buildings as part of 146 colleges benefiting from the final phase of the £1.5 billion further education capital transformation programme to transform campuses. The allocations can be found here.
The FE capital transformation programme is just one part of a wider programme of government investment to transform post-16 education and training, ensuring that every student can gain the skills they need to progress and secure a good job.
This includes massive investment to support the roll out of new T Levels, boost capacity so there is a place for every 16 to 19-year-old and a £300 million investment to establish a network of Institutes of Technology.
Richard Fuller MP said:
Those who have been to Bedford College will know of Ian Pryce's strong leadership as the Principal and CEO and his success in securing funds for the College.
I am aware Ian is leaving the Bedford College Group early next year and I thank him yet again for securing this additional funding and everything he has done for students across Bedfordshire.
Bedford College group includes Central Bedfordshire College and Shuttleworth College.