Adult Skills - Free Courses For Jobs (Engineering) ODN053-2026
October 7, 2026 Executive Director, Place and Economy (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director, Place and Economy of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority approved recommendations on 07/10/2026. This decision accepted additional Free Course for Jobs funding of £143,419 from DBT for the 2026/27 academic year to target the Engineering Sector. This funding will be awarded to contracted FE colleges and training providers through contract variations.
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Purpose
This is a business case to request approval to accept additional Free Course for Jobs (FCFJ) funding of £143,419 from DBT for the year 2026/27 to target the Engineering Sector, which is a CPCA priority. This is in addition to DBT funding of £179,274 received in July 2025 for the Construction Sector. This activity is delivered as part of the Adult Skills Programme.
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| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 7 Oct 2026 |