We were thrilled to welcome the Deputy Mayor of London for Business & Growth, Howard Dawber, Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts and Lead Member for Business and Growth, Councillor Phil Giesler to our Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) campus on the morning of Tuesday, 14th January.
The visit was in the context of noting the transformational impact of the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s funding to redevelop our college site through their Skills for Londoners programme. Over 13,000 learners have benefitted from this investment so far, with the number expected to rise to 36,000 by 2031.
Guests were given a tour of our impressive college buildings and facilities, including our new STEM Centre and Immersive Room. This gave them the chance to speak with some of our current students about their courses, experiences and aspirations. This was followed by refreshments provided by catering students in our 4th floor restaurant, The View and important discussions with our senior leadership team, including HRUC CEO, Keith Smith, Chief of Business Strategy, Jo Withers and RuTC Principal, Gavin Hughes.
Ahead of the forthcoming London Growth Plan in February, the visit was also designed to help highlight economic priorities in the borough, to allow the Greater London Authority to continue their excellent support.