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An educational initiative designed to advance students ’ entry into digital professions is expanding to include three Thames Valley educational institutions : UTC Reading , UTC Swindon and UTC Oxfordshire , after its initial successful introduction at UTC Heathrow .
Activate Learning Education Trust rolls out digital curriculum to Thames Valley schools
An award-winning education programme that gives students a head start into digital careers is rolling out to three Thames Valley schools – UTC Reading , UTC Swindon and UTC Oxfordshire – following its successful launch at UTC Heathrow .
The Digital Futures Programme , which was developed in close collaboration with leading digital infrastructure industry employers , is a first for any UK school . Aimed at 14 – 19-year-olds , the programme , which contributes to a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma / Extended
Diploma in Engineering ( NQF ), equips students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in technical careers within the digital infrastructure industry , comprising the network cabling and data centre sectors and other digital environments .
The programme was launched in 2021 by UTC Heathrow and its supporting employer partners and has gone from strength-to-strength , with the partnership being recognised with three global awards , including the Education and Employment Project Award of the Year at the Datacloud Global Awards .
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