Leicester College has formed a strategic partnership with East Midlands Chamber to strengthen engagement between education providers, local businesses, and policymakers. The collaboration aims to support the development of skills policy in Leicester and Leicestershire and respond to the growing demand for qualified workers in the region.
The college will continue its involvement with Generation Next, the Chamber’s network for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs aged 18-35. Leicester College operates across three campuses in Leicester, offering courses from entry level to level 6, T levels, and higher technical qualifications, supported by industry-standard facilities.
The partnership will allow the Chamber and the college to share business insights, inform local skills strategies, and contribute to initiatives such as the Local Skills Improvement Plan. Employers in the region have highlighted the challenge of recruiting skilled candidates, emphasising the importance of aligning education and training with workforce needs.
The collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship between Leicester College and East Midlands Chamber, with both organisations seeking to support regional economic growth and ensure students acquire skills relevant to current and future workplace demands.
