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Skills Development Fund Project Department of Education as part of a Skills Operator pilot. One of the key aims of the Skills Development Project is to improve collaboration across providers in Lancashire. Mick Noblett, Vice Principal for Curriculum Delivery and Planning says, “This project has been really successful in engaging eight college partners that span the breadth and width of Lancashire. This creates a shared vision which will impact this growing sector. It also allows us to shape a curriculum that’s fit for purpose for the future pipeline of learners to achieve in the green homes agenda and it will also allow employers to We are delighted to be working with eight partner colleges across the Lancashire region as part of the £1.26m Department for Education Skills Accelerator Project in Low Carbon Construction. Aiming to inspire the next generation of professionals in the Building Services sector to deliver the infrastructure, sustainability and new homes agenda of the future, the project strives to develop and deliver a curriculum which supports employers, whilst reducing carbon emissions in the UK. Preston College is leading this strategic project. The project has been funded by the upskill their existing staff to provide future skills to our community and anyone looking to embark in a career in construction. “This project has brought in £1.26m of investment and is the largest of the Lancashire projects in terms of collaboration. It is a shared vision to inspire all those in the industry. “We very much look forward to working in collaboration with these partner colleges to drive forward a low carbon future.” 09

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