UUK response to government announcement on new fund for higher technical courses

Responding to the government’s announcement that multi-million-pound investment will allow more people to gain higher level technical skills, Universities UK said: “Expanding higher technical courses is a positive move which will increase choice for learners of all ages and help employers meet their skills needs as the nation looks to rebuild from the impact of COVID-19.

“Universities have been involved with developing these qualifications and many universities are ready to scale up their alternatives to the traditional three-year degree. UUK is working closely with government, employers and local partners to help make these qualifications a success.”