Tameside College has been confirmed as a core further education partner in the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT), a collaborative partnership between higher and further education institutions and industry partners.

Institutes of Technology (IoTs) are the government’s flagship programme designed to provide higher-level technical education, with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. They offer students clear pathways to technical employment, with industry input ensuring that skills gaps are addressed.

The GMIoT will operate on a hub and spoke model, with the University of Salford as the lead partner. It will provide state-of-the-art training facilities to help address the skills gap in key sectors such as engineering, computing, and construction.

A celebration to mark the opening of a new multi-million-pound technical institute took place at the GMIoT launch event on 17th May 2023. The event showcased the collaboration between education providers, employers, and industry professionals in Greater Manchester.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, along with representatives from partner colleges, universities, and businesses, attended the event to highlight the importance of technical education and industry collaboration in developing the workforce of the future.