University technical colleges (UTCs) are government-funded schools that offer 14-18 year olds a different way of learning from traditional schools. They teach students technical and scientific subjects in a whole new way and are educating the inventors, engineers, scientists and technicians of tomorrow. They work in partnership with a university and local employers. Each one will have one or two specialisms (but cover other subjects too, including A levels).
The nearest ones to Hemel are
Watford UTC (hospitality and communications)
Elstree UTC (creative and technical)
Bucks UTC (construction and IT)
