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<p>The government is investing up to £300 million to establish a comprehensive network
of 21 Institutes of Technology across England.</p><p>They bring together our world
class higher and further education sectors, with local businesses – to develop a pipeline
of local talent to address local skills needs. Our IoTs work hand in glove with our
Local Skills Improvement Plans. They specialise in delivering high-quality training
and education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based subjects,
helping to bridge a vital skills gap in our economy in sectors such as engineering
and manufacturing, digital, and construction. Subjects and qualifications offered
differ across the network as training is tailored and responsive to the needs of business
in the areas they serve. Whilst offering a range of qualifications from Level 3 (T-levels)
to Level 7 (master’s degrees), they specialise in higher-level technical skills at
Level 4/5, including degree apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)
and professional training.</p><p>The latest data the department has on the number
of students studying at Institutes of Technology comes from the cohort as of the end
of the 2022/23 academic year, which was 14,231. This number of students was across
15 Institutes of Technology that were open to learners at that time.</p>
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