Workforce support and training
The Borough of Halton is positioned at the heart of one of the UK’s highest concentrations of top FE and HE institutions.
The Northwest’s Higher Education Institutions :-
- Have nearly 235,000 students on certificated programmes
- Have more than 53,000 students graduating annually in the North West
- Generate a total annual turnover of around £1.6 billion
- Employ more than 33,000 staff
- Win over £220 million from research grants and contracts
- North West universities achieved scores of 4 or more (signifying nationally and internationally recognised research) in 62 of the 68 Research Assessment Exercise 2001
- North West universities achieved scores of 5* (the highest award) in one third of all subjects in the 2001 RAE
(Source: The North West Universities Association)
Many Halton based businesses have strong research links with the University of Liverpool, University of Manchester and Lancaster University, all stakeholders in the Daresbury Science & Innovation Campus.
Halton also benefits from its central location by having access to many FE colleges and training centres on its doorstep. There are many courses available for those wishing to pursue a science and technology-related career.
Science education is a key priority for Halton, and, along with three science and technology specialist schools, there are many available resources for businesses and schools to interact, including the excellent Catalyst Science & Discovery Centre in Widnes.