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15m Birmingham engineering and science academy takes shape

He said: "The statistics suggest there is a significant shortage of well qualified technical and professional engineers both nationally and in the West Midlands.

Students will be drawn from across the city and longer school hours from 8.30am to 5.30pm will equate to an extra year of teaching per student by the time they leave at 19.

designate Lee Kilgour said the academy would help fill a shortage of skilled workers in the Midlands and beyond.

Aston University Engineering Academy, which will open its doors next September, will be one of the first university technical colleges (UTCs), giving 14 to 19 year olds the chance to gain qualifications and skills for careers in science and engineering.

real things, not imaginary situations, where the students' maths and science skills will be applied."

Government funding has been agreed for a further 24 colleges with a target set for 10,000 pupils to be studying at UTCs in three years.

"Ideally we would like our young people to enjoy maths and science, or see that they are doing well in those subjects at the moment. The focus on engineering won't just be classroom based. It is very much being developed in partnership with our industrial partners, so it will be about real problems and real industrial scenarios and learning about Jordan Cap Gold

The academy will boast 13 specialist engineering and science workshops and laboratories, as Nike Hat For Kids well as ICT suites for research and development.

Work is under way at a 15 million flagship academy to train Birmingham's next generation of engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs.

The Black Country University Technical College in Walsall opened its doors earlier this month, following the JCB Academy in Rocester, Staffordshire, which opened last year.

Mr Kilgour said students hoping to apply for a place should demonstrate a "passion for maths and science".

Pupils will also undertake industrial placements, benefit from industry experts delivering lessons and also be taught about finance and undergo mock interviews.

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UTCs are the brainchild of Lord Baker, who as Kenneth Baker was Conservative Education Secretary from 1986 to 1989 and now chairs the Baker Dearing Trust, which developed the idea of technical colleges.

Lord Baker said: "These schools are revolutionary because we first recognised there is a huge shortage of engineers and technicians in our country and we must New Era Colorado Avalanche

"We will produce 180 learners every year who will be extremely focused on engineering, with an excellent skills set, who will be well able to progress in the industry, whether through a degree or directly into employment."

Artist's impression of how Aston University Engineering Academy will look

He said: "The curriculum will be personalised so it caters for students of all abilities, but engineering is heavily focused on the use of maths and science.