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Colchester
Ultra Ready for Business
Colchester Institute keeps finger on economic pulse
Despite national unemployment at lowest levels since 2006, many companies continue to report
that skills availability is one of the greatest challenges to their ambitions for business growth.
As one of the largest Further Education providers in the East of England, Colchester Institute is
committed to consistent delivery of high quality skills training to support workforce development.
Consistently voted the best College provider of training solutions in the County by employers,
Colchester Institute continues to deliver bespoke solutions to drive economic growth.
Newly launched CI Business Solutions at Colchester Institute brings together a wealth of experience
in developing strategic partnerships with employers, delivering apprenticeships and accredited
professional qualifications. With a strong focus on sector trends, market intelligence and business
priorities, the CI Business Solutions team keeps its finger on the economic pulse, both locally and
regionally, and remains flexible to evolving market needs.
Courses - ranging from intermediate level to postgraduate - are tailored to provide students and
delegates with the requisite skills, knowledge and work ethic to make them highly employable
and are delivered by sector specialists with excellent industrial experience. Colchester Institute’s
extensive range of apprenticeships now delivers to over 2,000 apprentices every year, making it
the largest provider of apprenticeships in Essex.
The College recently completed a £15m investment project at the Sheepen Road, Colchester
Campus providing outstanding resources designed to meet the requirements of local employers.
To discuss our range of programmes or visit our new state-of-the-art Science, Technology,
Engineering and Maths (STEM) study centre, contact us through the details below.
T: 01206 712727
E:
business.solutions@colchester.ac.ukW:
www.cibusinesssolutions.co.ukSee also back cover