Training and skills

Southend Council’s Skills team know how important it is for businesses to be able to access the skills and talent they need to drive their business forward. Southend-on-Sea is home to two colleges, a university campus and some of the top performing schools in the country.

Quick facts about training in Southend-on-Sea:

University of Essex - named Times Higher Education Awards 2018 University of the Year
University of Essex campus at Southend contributes nearly £55million to the UK economy
six of our schools have been rated in the top 15% of schools nationwide
Southend Adult Community College offers a dynamic learning environment to match business requirements

Contact Southend's Skills Team

Email: skills@southend.gov.uk