Skills

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Central Bedfordshire offers a highly skilled workforce in high-performance technology, digital and advanced logistics specialisations, with our businesses benefiting from direct access to world-class research and technology capabilities. These capabilities are complemented by education providers - including Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Cranfield University - partnering with businesses to deliver the skills they need. 

Skilled Workforce - watch this video for key employers' views of local workforce skills. 

Some of our highlights include:

  • 3.Cranfield UK top 5
  • 4.Skills Adv Mftr 29,200
  • 16.Skills computer prog 14,250
  • 28.Logistics workers vs GB average
  • 29.Logistics machine workers 22,900
  • 22. Visitor econ workers 9,000 b
  • 27. Logistis workers 23,250
  • 25.Adv mftr workers 14,100
  • 30.Digitech workforce 14,250

Contact us with your skills, apprenticeship and management development requirements.

Central Bedfordshire College
At Central Bedfordshire College, we have an army of experienced tradespeople and professionals who have also trained to teach.
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Cranfield University
Cranfield University and Innovation Centre has a global reputation for first class teaching, excellent research and testing facilities...
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University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a modern, innovative university with a heritage of top quality education going back more than 100 years...
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Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA)
BESA and our partner training providers, can help access education and training provision to build the skills your business needs. BESA delivers a range of short courses, qualifications, apprenticeships and employability support.
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Bedford College
Set within the stunning location of Old Warden Park, Shuttleworth College (part of Bedford College) offers over 500 acres of beautiful, protected parkland and lakes...
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