Future Technologies Centre

Work on the purpose-built Future Technologies Centre building began in 2024 following the demolition of Junction Mills and surveys by appointed contractor Morgan Sindall. After months of preparatory work, groundbreaking in December officially marked the second phase of construction.

The project was made possible thanks to £15m funding from the Department for Education’s Further Education Capital Transformation Fund (FECTF), secured in October 2022 and boosted by a £2m College contribution.

The Future Technologies Centre will be the new home of modern automotive and digital engineering curricula, such as electric/hybrid vehicles and advanced manufacturing. Our Automotive, Digital and Engineering Department will relocate from Bowling Back Lane to the new premises once completed in 2026.

When on site, as many as 650 students will use cutting-edge industry-relevant facilities to gain skills in new technologies, preparing them for careers in a fast-moving sector. The Centre will be vital in supporting the growth of technology and low-carbon skills capability within West Yorkshire.

Reception

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Reception

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a brightly lit classroom with desks and computers on them

Specialist Lab

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Workshop

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Workshop

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Changing Room

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Collaboration Space

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Latest News

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Construction on £17m Future Technologies Centre

4 months

Prior to the festive break, a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony marked a major step forward in the construction of our new, purpose-built £17m Future Technologies Centre (FTC). Members of the Bradford College management team were joined by representatives from Morgan Sindall Construction and the Department for Education to celebrate construction commencing on site. The project received […]

Junction Mills Demolition Paves Way for £17m Future Technologies Centre

9 months

Newly appointed contractor Morgan Sindall Construction commenced demolition of our derelict Junction Mills building on Thornton Road this week, making way for the new purpose-built Future Technologies Centre.