Stoke-on-Trent has officially opened a £2.3 million Advanced Green Technology Centre this week at Stoke on Trent College's Burslem Campus. The state-of-the-art facility was unveiled by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant and Lord Mayor, with Government funding channelled through the city council. The new centre will train workers in electric vehicles, solar power and heat pump installation.
The centre features cutting-edge facilities designed to tackle skills shortages across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Trainees will have access to EV charging bays, solar systems and insulation training equipment. The campus location offers residents a clear pathway into green jobs and advanced manufacturing careers without having to leave the region.
Smaller businesses in Stoke and the surrounding area can now upskill their staff locally. College leaders say the centre proves the city's commitment to building a future-ready workforce that can compete in the growing green economy. The facility addresses the need for skilled workers in emerging industries across the Midlands.
For local residents seeking careers in green technology, the Advanced Green Technology Centre offers direct access to professional training and qualifications. The opening of this Stoke facility signals the city's investment in sustainable employment opportunities for the next generation of workers.