Investment
From 1 April 2024, the responsibility for LEP functions across the Enterprise M3 LEP region has transferred to Hampshire County Council and Surrey County Council.
The Enterprise M3 Board met for the last time in March 2024 and Enterprise M3 LEP is no longer operating as an organisation.
For any enquiries relating to economic development across the counties of Hampshire and Surrey, please visit the Hampshire County Council website and Business Surrey respectively.
Please note that Enterprise M3 LEP staff have transferred to Hampshire County Council to continue to deliver services and activities in Hampshire, including the Growth Hub, the Careers Hub, work on key business sectors, and trade and investment.
They can be contacted at economic.development@hants.gov.uk.
Project description
The Andover Technology & Future Skills Centre is new 2000m2 modern skills centre, with purpose built workshop areas for engineering, electrical engineering, motor vehicle, construction and wood trades. The project provides the creation of new facilities in sectors where the local economy has identified skills gaps and supports employability. The project focuses on vocational learning, particularly STEM, at levels 3 and 4 and progression routes into higher apprenticeships which aligns directly with our SEP priorities. The investment directly supports local business in one of our Step-up towns.
Project output
- 81 apprenticeships
- 34 higher apprenticeships
- 36 jobs created
- 2,000sqm new/improved learning space
Key Outputs
Start date:
End date:
Amount financed: £2.64 million
Total cost: £6.45 million
Status: Completed
Project Lead: Jeannie Satchell
Themes: Skills
Geo-location:
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