What is the new Technical Engineering Centre in Keighley?

The new £12M Technical Engineering Centre (TEC) opened by Keighley College is a state-of-the-art facility designed to train up to 120 apprentices in in-demand technical skills.

Who officially opened the Keighley College TEC?

The TEC was officially opened by 90-year-old Michael Parkinson, a manufacturer at Airedale Springs who has maintained close ties with Keighley College for over 50 years.

What other developments are part of the Providence Park project in Keighley?

Alongside the new TEC, the Providence Park industrial development includes five new buildings housing 23 industrial units, expected to create around 100 jobs across the entire site.

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Keighley College Unveils £12M Technical Engineering Centre

16 Nov, 2025

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New £12M Technical Engineering Centre opened in Keighley
Facility designed to train up to 120 apprentices in in-demand skills
Opened by 90-year-old manufacturer with 50+ years of ties to the college

Keighley College Unveils £12M Technical Engineering Centre

In November 2025, Keighley College celebrated the official opening of its new £12M Technical Engineering Centre (TEC). The state-of-the-art facility is part of the Providence Park industrial development, located on the former Universal Mills site in Keighley.

Funded in part by £6.5M from the Keighley Towns Fund, the TEC was built to address local skills shortages by training apprentices in high-demand technical fields. The centre features an engineering workshop on the ground floor, along with a lab, two IT rooms, and a teaching space on the upper level. It can accommodate up to 120 students at a time.