City College Norwich Digi Tech Facility

City College Norwich officially opens a new £11.4m digital technology facility aimed at expanding specialist digital skills training in Norfolk.

05:45 26 October 2021

City College Norwich (CCN) has officially opened a new £11.4million digital facility as it works on the expansion of specialist digital skills training in Norfolk. 

 

The new building, which is designed to prepare students for future careers in the burgeoning digi-tech industries, is funded by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Norwich City Council and by a collective investment from CCN. 

 

Corrienne Peasgood, principal at CCN, said: “The Digi-Tech Factory will play a key role in enabling us to deliver innovative, industry-standard learning, and a digital skills curriculum developed with substantial input from employers.

 

“It’s been brilliant seeing how the new building has been received by our lecturing staff, students, and apprentices, during the first weeks of term, and the difference this is already making to the teaching and learning of a wide range of digital skills."

 

Ellie-Mae Chaplin, who is studying digital art, animation and games design, said: "It’s lovely in here, I really love it. It’s really modern and spacious. It’s a lot more inspiring to be able to work in this kind of environment.”

 

Alan Waters, leader of Norwich City Council, said: “We’re delighted to have been able to financially contribute towards the new Digi-tech Factory through our successful Town Deal bid.

 

"This incredible facility is a huge boost for our city – providing the technology, skills and teaching to ensure our residents are equipped with the skills of the future.”