College merger creates £45m-turnover business
TWO South Yorkshire colleges have merged to create a £45m-turnover organisation.
North Notts College, based in Worksop, and Rotherham College of Arts and Technology completed their merger this week.
Campuses and names will remain the same for the time being.
The colleges intend to create a better link with local employers, the Sheffield City Region, the D2N2 (Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire) Local Enterprise Partnerships
The RNN Group also comprises a number of separate limited companies.
Pneumatics firm, National Fluid Power Centre, Create Skills Ltd. operate from a base in Manvers, Rotherham, Aston Recruitment and Training and Charnwood Training have signed up to support the college.
Chief executive, John Connolly, said: “By 2024, it is estimated that up to 40% of the existing workforce in our area might have moved on or retired, and a big proportion of jobs growth until that date will also require higher level skills.
“RNN Group will move to provide clear progression pathways for adults currently in their early 20s, as well as the 16-18s, from all parts of society, to keep improving their skills and move into jobs that will be productive for them and the economy.”
“Our merged organisation will give us greater resilience, greater scope to invest and provide the training and courses employers and individuals need, taught by our experts in industry-level facilities in our colleges or on employer’s premises.”
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