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Work begins on Leeds City Region’s first UTC

Work has begun on the University Technical College Leeds, which is due to open in September 2016.Located on Hunslet Road, the site will offer engineering and advanced manufacturing teaching and training, the first in the Leeds City Region.Main contractor BAM Construction has begun work on the 55,972 sq ft education hub, sponsored by The University of Leeds, major manufacturers including Agfa Graphics, Siemens and Unilever and business organisations such as the EEF and Leeds Chamber of Commerce.The UTC will be located in the west wing of the Braime Pressings factory, close to Leeds City College Printworks campus, Leeds College of Building and the new Ruth Gorse Academy.The college will be open to students aged between 14 and 18, studying core academic subjects as well as training in engineering and advanced manufacturing.