Discover 15+ Liverpool City Region training providers including Liverpool City College, Wirral Met College, St Helens College, Southport College, and Knowsley Community College. Find apprenticeships, digital skills, health training, and adult education across Liverpool City Region local authorities.
Liverpool City Region training providers play a central role in helping residents and employers access skills across Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley, Halton and St Helens, backed by the £34M LCRCA Adult Education Budget (AEB) in 2026.
This guide highlights how Liverpool City Region training providers are funded and how the LCRCA Adult Education Budget (AEB) supports priority sectors and communities across the city region.
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority controls £34 million in devolved adult skills funding (Adult Education Budget), making strategic investment decisions aligned with the region's economic and social priorities.
According to LCRCA, funding priorities for 2025-26 focus on:
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has emphasised skills as critical to addressing persistent worklessness and supporting the region's industrial transformation, particularly around the Halewood Jaguar Land Rover plant's transition to electric vehicle production.
Campuses: 5 locations including City Centre Campus (Roscoe Street), Arts & Media Centre (Myrtle Street), Printworks (Toxteth)
Main Campus: Roscoe Street, Liverpool L1 9JH
Students: 10,000+ annually
Leadership: Part of Liverpool City Region college network
What they offer:
Full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships, A Levels, T Levels, adult education, higher education
Strengths:
Major AEB provider for Liverpool. Strong employer partnerships with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust, visitor economy employers, Liverpool Port employers.
Notable facilities:
Health sciences simulation suites, creative industries studios, construction workshops, digital technology labs
Ofsted rating:
Good
Contact: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk
Campuses: 3 locations including Twelve Quays (Birkenhead), Conway Park, Wirral Waters
Main Campus: Twelve Quays Campus, Shore Road, Birkenhead CH41 1AG
Students: 9,000+ annually
Leadership: Part of Wirral Met College Group
What they offer:
Vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, A Levels, T Levels, adult education, university-level courses
Strengths:
Engineering, advanced manufacturing, construction, health and social care, business administration
Employer partnerships:
Peel Ports, Cammell Laird shipbuilders, NHS Wirral, construction sector
Location advantage:
Serves Wirral and Liverpool waterfront regeneration areas
Ofsted rating:
Good
Contact: https://www.wmc.ac.uk
Campus: Water Street, St Helens WA10 1PP
Students: 8,000+ annually
Leadership: Recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted
What they offer:
Full range of vocational qualifications, apprenticeships, A Levels, T Levels, adult education, university-level programmes
Strengths:
Engineering and manufacturing (glass manufacturing heritage), construction, health sciences, business
Employer partnerships:
Pilkington Glass (NSG Group), manufacturing supply chain, NHS St Helens
Quality reputation:
One of few Outstanding-rated FE colleges in Northwest England
Ofsted rating:
Outstanding
Contact: https://www.sthelens.ac.uk
Campus: Mornington Road, Southport PR9 0TT
Students: 6,000+ annually
What they offer:
Vocational education, apprenticeships, A Levels, adult learning
Strengths:
Business administration, health and social care, construction, hospitality and tourism
Community focus:
Serves Sefton with strong links to Southport visitor economy and care sector
Ofsted rating:
Good
Contact: https://www.southportcollege.ac.uk
Campus: Rupert Road, Roby, Liverpool L36 9TD
Students: 5,000+ annually
What they offer:
Full-time and part-time courses, apprenticeships, adult education
Community mission:
Serves Knowsley (one of England's most deprived local authorities) with targeted foundation learning and employability provision
Strengths:
Entry-level qualifications, health and care, business administration, construction
Employer links:
Local employers, Jaguar Land Rover Halewood, care providers
Ofsted rating:
Good
Contact: https://www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
Location: Widnes (Halton)
Students: 4,000+ annually
What they offer:
Vocational courses, apprenticeships, adult education
Strengths:
Engineering, construction, health and care, business
Note:
Serves Halton local authority within Liverpool City Region Combined Authority area
Contact: https://www.riversidecollege.ac.uk
Location: Baltic Triangle, Liverpool L1
Specialism: Digital, creative, and tech industries training
What they offer:
Creative industries co-working and training space, Skills bootcamps (digital marketing, web development, UX design), Business support for creative sector startups, Networking and industry connections
Community:
Hub for Liverpool's creative and digital sector
Partnerships:
Works with LCRCA, universities, and tech employers
Contact: https://www.balticcreative.com
Location: Liverpool
Specialism: Women's enterprise and skills development
What they offer:
Business start-up training for women, Digital skills courses, Employability programmes, Mentoring and business support
Focus:
Addressing gender gaps in business ownership and digital sector participation
Scale:
Supports 1,000+ women annually
Contact: https://www.thewo.org.uk
Location: Liverpool Knowledge Quarter
Specialism: Digital skills and tech sector development
What they offer:
Digital skills training programmes, Tech sector business support, Industry networking events, Partnerships with tech employers
Mission:
Growing Liverpool's digital economy through skills and enterprise support
Contact: https://digitalcity.org.uk
Location: Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9TX
What they offer:
Export and international trade training, Management and leadership development, Digital skills for business, Apprenticeship levy services
Accreditations:
British Chambers of Commerce approved programmes
Employer services:
Skills needs analysis, funded training navigation, business support, networking
Scale:
Represents 1,200+ businesses across Liverpool City Region
Contact: https://www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk
Coverage: Merseyside and Northwest England
What they offer:
Management development, Technical skills training, Apprenticeship programme management
Contact: Through regional provider networks
Campus: Byrom Street, Liverpool L3 3AF
Programmes:
BSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MSc Cyber Security, Engineering degrees, Degree apprenticeships (digital, engineering)
Industry partnerships:
Jaguar Land Rover, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS, Peel Ports, maritime sector
Strengths:
Strong vocational focus, excellent employer engagement, applied research collaborations
Contact: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk
Campus: Ashton Street, Liverpool L69 3BX
Programmes:
BSc Computer Science, MSc Advanced Computer Science, MSc Data Science and AI, MSc Cyber Security
Research excellence:
Russell Group university with strong AI and data science research
Industry links:
Financial services, healthcare technology, maritime innovation
Contact: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/computer-science/
Campus: Hope Park, Liverpool L16 9JD
Programmes:
BSc Computer Science, Education degrees with technology specialism, Business and IT programmes
Community focus:
Strong commitment to widening participation and serving local communities
Contact: https://www.hope.ac.uk
Campus: St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39 4QP
Location: Serves wider Liverpool City Region from Lancashire base
Programmes:
Computer Science, Health Sciences, Education, Business degrees, Degree apprenticeships
Health professions:
Major provider of nursing, midwifery, and allied health training for NHS Trusts
Contact: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk
What they offer:
CSCS training, health & safety courses, plant operations, NVQs in construction trades
Employer services:
Apprenticeship levy support, grant funding for SME training
Regional projects:
Liverpool waterfront regeneration, major infrastructure projects
Contact: https://www.citb.co.uk
What they offer:
Pre-employment construction training, CSCS card courses, Trade-specific skills, Pathways to construction apprenticeships
Community focus:
Targeted recruitment from high-unemployment Liverpool neighbourhoods
Employer links:
Major construction contractors, housebuilders, civil engineering firms
Locations: Liverpool office serving regional employers
What they offer:
Business administration apprenticeships, Customer service, Management and leadership, Digital apprenticeships
Scale:
Delivers for 100+ employers across Liverpool City Region
Sectors:
Professional services, public sector, retail, healthcare, hospitality
Contact: https://www.totalpeople.co.uk
Specialism: Electrical and plumbing apprenticeships
Coverage: Merseyside and wider Northwest
What they offer:
Electrical installation apprenticeships, Plumbing and heating apprenticeships, Renewable energy technologies
Employer network:
Electrical contractors, facilities management companies, construction firms
Contact: https://www.jtltraining.com
AEB Funding: £34 million annually
What they do:
Commission and fund adult skills training, Set regional skills priorities, Monitor provider performance, Deliver Liverpool City Region Skills Strategy
Priority sectors 2025-26:
Health and social care, Advanced manufacturing (Halewood automotive), Logistics and ports, Digital technology, Foundational employability
Leadership:
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, Combined Authority Board
Contact: https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/skills-and-employment/
Purpose: Coordinating skills provision and employer engagement
What they do:
Labour market intelligence, Employer skills needs analysis, Provider-employer matching, Local Skills Improvement Plan delivery
Contact: Operates through LCRCA framework
Investment: Major employer transitioning to electric vehicle production
Opportunities:
Advanced manufacturing apprenticeships, Engineering degree apprenticeships, Upskilling for EV production, Supply chain training partnerships
Scale:
4,000+ employees, extensive apprenticeship programme
Partnerships:
Works with Wirral Met College, Knowsley Community College, LJMU
Scale: One of UK's largest NHS trusts
Programmes:
Nursing and midwifery degree apprenticeships, Healthcare assistant training, Allied health professional training, Clinical administration apprenticeships
Training capacity:
Major provider of NHS workforce training across Liverpool City Region
Location: Liverpool2 container terminal, Seaforth
Opportunities:
Logistics and supply chain apprenticeships, Port operations training, Engineering apprenticeships, Management and leadership programmes
Growth sector:
Expanding port operations driving demand for skilled workers
Training Providers & Colleges
Use this directory to understand your position in Liverpool City Region's training ecosystem, identify partnership opportunities, and share with prospective learners. Ensure programmes meet LCRCA AEB compliance requirements.
Employers & HR Teams
Find accredited providers for workforce development, apprenticeship programmes, and skills bootcamps. LCRCA can help match specific needs and access AEB-funded training.
Community Organizations & Libraries
Direct residents to appropriate training pathways. Most providers offer adult education, government-funded options, and flexible delivery.
Policymakers & Funders
Reference point for understanding Liverpool City Region training infrastructure, provider specializations, and regional coordination.
Pro Tip
Many government-funded courses require 19+ age, Liverpool City Region residency, and 3 years UK residence. Always check eligibility before committing. Knowsley and inner Liverpool have highest-priority targeting for foundation learning and NEET provision.
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Major providers include Liverpool City College, Wirral Met College, St Helens College (Outstanding), Southport College, Knowsley Community College, Liverpool John Moores University, and University of Liverpool.
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