SMB College Group have welcomed a new fully electric HGV Truck to their Stephenson Campus, following a generous loan from Volta Trucks.
Delivered by James Flynn, Volta Workshop Manager, and Richard Barder, Volta Test Driver, the truck will be an excellent learning resource for the college’s Vehicle Engineering students, giving them the opportunity to get hands-on experience with new technologies relevant to their chosen industry.
Having delivered technical and trade qualifications for over 100 years, SMB College Group’s Coalville-based Stephenson Campus offers a wealth of study opportunities for those interested in Vehicle Engineering, including full-time Light Vehicle Engineering courses, Apprenticeships in Forklift and HGV Engineering, technical training for industry professionals and more.
This exciting donation was facilitated through the college’s relationship with Logistics UK, which is one of the largest business groups in the UK, supporting the logistics sector across the road rail, sea and air industries, in addition to buyers, retailers and manufacturers who depend on the efficient movement of goods.
Chris Lipscomb, Director of Operations at Logistics UK said: ‘This loan has been a wonderful opportunity to enhance the study aids and enrich the learning experience of both apprentices and full-time students at SMB College Group. Logistics UK is proud to have been able to facilitate this through our partnership with the college.’
Paul Dancer, Director of Engineering, Transport and Future Technologies at SMB College Group added: ‘Having this fully electric HGV truck on-site at our Stephenson Campus will be invaluable for our students, enabling them to get hands-on experience of working with technology that’s at the forefront of their industry and, ultimately, enhancing their knowledge, skills and employability.’
Volta Trucks is a pioneering manufacturer focused on developing technologies to make the commercial vehicle industry safer and more environmentally friendly. Their aim is to work with key industry partners to accelerate the transition towards electric trucks within the logistics sector.
An award-winning Apprenticeship provider which also offers a wide range of full-time study options, SMB College Group’s Stephenson Campus is well known for its Technical and Trade courses, with state-of-the-art working environments for Motor Vehicle, HGV, Forklift, Construction, Plumbing and Engineering as well as fantastic facilities for Hair, Beauty and Health & Social Care. There’s still time to apply to join SMB College Group next academic year! Find out more at a college open day: www.smbcollegegroup.ac.uk. Your Future Starts Here.