Wolverhampton tech education firm's expansion plans will create 100 jobs
A Wolverhampton-based coding and AI educator has announced plans to create up to 100 tech-focused higher education jobs over the next three years.
School of Coding & AI's new partnership with the University of Wolverhampton will see the company expand into Birmingham with a 12,000 square ft campus on Livery Street, with the aim of opening five further campuses across the country in 2025.
The new higher education centre will deliver a range of degrees and higher education courses, with 300 students set to enrol in January. The business also expanded into India earlier this year with new offices in Hyderabad and Chandigarh, where it provides UK students with the fully funded opportunity to experience a new culture, while developing their skills in software development.
In a further jobs boost to the region, chemical firm SI Group is also set to create 15 highly skilled technical roles through the relocation of its European R&D lab from Manchester to Four Ashes, near Wolverhampton. Its move to the West Midlands will create new roles in the fields of chemistry, polymer science and materials science, while the lab will also offer summer internships for university students.
“Yet again Wolverhampton is demonstrating it is a leader in digital technology and innovation," said Councillor Stephen Simkins, Leader of City of Wolverhampton Council.
"School of Coding & AI is a beacon for the city and SI Group’s lab relocation shows the region is the place to invest when it comes to R&D. Both companies are making a real difference to our residents and those beyond the city by creating jobs that align with our skills agenda.
"Working in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, our plans for a Green Innovation Corridor as one of the three pillars of the West Midlands Investment Zone will also help us provide a range of business support, skills and recruitment programmes to ensure local people benefit from future opportunities.”
Local authority backed West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) provided School of Coding with dedicated consultancy and sector-focused expertise, with the organisation saying the investments will support the region’s world-leading innovation strengths promoted by their new 'It Starts Here' campaign.
Developed in collaboration with organisations across the West Midlands, the campaign is designed to transform perceptions of the region on the global stage by raising awareness of its strengths as a global innovation hub, attract investment, and distinguish the region from its competitors.
“We’re extremely excited to be collaborating with the University of Wolverhampton – a global leader in cybersecurity research – for this next chapter in our growth journey," said Manny Athwal, CEO at School of Coding & AI.
"From our new Birmingham campus, we look forward to equipping a new generation of students with the specialist knowledge and expertise to embark on exciting and rewarding careers in tech.”
