LEP approves £2.1 Million Grant for Extension at Stamford College

A construction and automotive skills facility at Stamford College is to be extended thanks to a £2.1 million grant from the Getting Building Fund. 

The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has confirmed funding of £2.129 million for the project, which will extend the Construction and Automotive Skills Centre at the college.

The extension is a response to increased demand for skilled workers in the construction and engineering sectors and a substantial growth in applications from students for courses in these areas.

“We’re pleased to be able to fund this project, which will create opportunities for future students, meet the needs of local employers, address local and regional skills gaps and directly contribute to the local, regional and national economies,” said Sarah-Louise Fairburn, Deputy Chair of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

“Extending and upgrading the Construction and Automotive Skills Centre will enable the department to offer an innovative and employer-focused curriculum and accommodate forecast demand.”

The centre currently houses plumbing, carpentry, brickwork, electrical and automotive students and apprentices.

The proposed £2.68m extension will broaden the range of courses on offer to include skills such as painting, decorating and plastering and will extend the levels offered from trade to technical up to Level 6.

Janet Meenaghan, Principal of Stamford College

The Leader of South Kesteven District Council, Councillor Kelham Cooke, said: “This is tremendous news for Stamford College and its students. The grant represents a major investment that will greatly enhance the already impressive learning facilities at the college.

“The extension will provide even more opportunities in Stamford and the wider South Kesteven for students to learn the kind of practical skills that are always in demand and will lead to successful and rewarding careers.”