Trafford boasts a highly skilled workforce, with a higher percentage of residents educated to degree level or equivalent than the national average.
With major universities on its doorstep, Trafford is also home to Greater Manchester’s newest university, UA92, which opened in 2018. Providing flexible learning opportunities for students, UA92 offers courses across subject areas including business, digital, media and sport.
Trafford College offers vocational education across two sites in the borough. Students can also benefit from apprenticeships and work experience with local employers.
Trafford Council collaborates with businesses and partners to ensure young people in the borough are equipped with the skills needed for the future. Key areas of focus include green skills, ensuring that businesses in the sector have access to a trained workforce to accommodate future demand.
Local businesses can also benefit from the Trafford Council Apprenticeship Levy Gift Fund.