Stoke on Trent College held a special launch event to unveil its new strategic plan to business and education leaders and other partners.
Called ‘Skills Ready Future Ready’ the plan sets out a clear vision for the future as the organisation looks to position itself as the technical and professional college of choice for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
It also shed light on the college’s set of values, which have been developed by colleagues and learners.
The event was held at the Cauldon Campus in the recently opened Hammersley teaching restaurant and was attended by over 45 VIPs including local employers, civic partners, schools and partner organisations.
With the learner firmly at the heart of the new strategy, it sets out key ambitions and priorities for the next 3 years.
It is focused on achieving strong outcomes and progression for all learners, both young people and adults and regardless of their background or starting point. This will help grow and develop a diverse and sustainable economy for Stoke-on-Trent and beyond.
Lisa Capper MBE, Principal and CEO of Stoke on Trent College said: “We are excited to present the next stage of our journey to our partner organisations, as we look ahead to 2026 and beyond.
“Through this strategy and by working collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders, our College and its committed team will continue to create local impact and deliver on its important role in the social well-being and prosperity of our communities.”
The strategy focuses on the opportunities presented for growing the local and regional economy, through the development of strong relationships with employers and businesses to support inward investment.
This will help to combat poverty andworklessness as described in local skills plans set out by Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce in their first Local Skills Improvement Plan.
Sara Williams OBE said “Stoke on Trent College’s new strategic plan is leading the way to a thriving local economy and a brighter future for all learners in Staffordshire.
“The collaborative approach by Staffordshire Chambers and the College on the Local Skills Improvement Plan will help to transform skills and opportunities for the area – and it’s fantastic to see the LSIP feature so prominently in their new strategy.”
