Images reveal interior of major new college

New images of a major new college building that will form part of Wolverhampton's City Learning Quarter have been released ahead of students arriving at the campus this autumn.

City of Wolverhampton College is the centrepiece of a £61m, government-supported scheme by City of Wolverhampton Council to establish new educational facilities across the city.

It is currently under construction in the Old Hall Street and St George's Parade area, incorporating a site on the corner of Garrick Street and Bilston Street, the council says.

The college will offer A' Levels in a range of subjects and vocational qualifications, and forms part of a wider redevelopment of educational facilities in the city.

A new £8.1m Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the college's Wellington Road campus opened to students in September last year.

Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills, said: "The City Learning Quarter has been a long-held ambition of the council and fantastic progress is being made by the contractors in the construction of this skills and education hub that will open later this year, unlocking future opportunities for all in the city.

"The development is already a prominent feature in the city centre and when completed will act as a focal point, increasing footfall to support neighbouring businesses."

Peter Merry, deputy principal and chief executive at the college, said: "After many years of discussions and planning it is really exciting for us to be able to unveil the images of the building and for current and potential students and apprentices, staff, employers and local people to see what the interior will be like and the fantastic training facilities that will be provided on the site."

The college forecasts that over a 10 year period about 45,000 people will benefit from learning at the City Learning Quarter and about 7,500 apprenticeships will be started.

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