A £1.5 million investment has expanded specialist engineering and advanced manufacturing training facilities at Middlesbrough College’s TTE Centre.
The funding has been used to create a new mezzanine level with six classrooms, increasing capacity and supporting up to 1,000 TTE learners.
The classrooms will deliver additional theory and academic education to complement the centre’s hands-on, workshop-based training.
Jonathan Inglesfield, assistant principal for construction, engineering and TTE at Middlesbrough College, said: "The college has a longstanding reputation for providing learners with a high-quality academic and hands-on education to equip them with essential skills required for careers in a wide range of technical industries.
"This investment represents an important next step in our ambitions for TTE, significantly enhancing our academic environment and ensuring the college continues to meet the evolving needs of our learners.
"It also demonstrates our long-term commitment to investing in facilities that support skills development, create opportunities and respond to the needs of businesses across the region."
The mezzanine is the latest investment in the £35 million TTE facilities at the college, following the opening of the TTE Centre in 2025.
Morgan Sindall Construction completed the mezzanine project ahead of schedule and has now delivered three projects for the college.
The company also made a £2,500 corporate responsibility donation, which will be used to fund further specialist advanced manufacturing equipment.
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James Garnett, operations director at Morgan Sindall Construction, said: "The completion of our third project with Middlesbrough College is a proud milestone for Morgan Sindall.
"It reflects the strength of our longstanding partnership, built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality environments that support education and create lasting value for students, staff, and the wider community."
Middlesbrough College’s £130 million campus supports more than 12,000 students, including 2,200 apprentices.
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