00:00Three colleges in the West Midlands are set to become technical excellence hubs under a government program worth ÂŁ175 million.
00:10City of Wolverhampton College and Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group will specialise in advanced manufacturing,
00:18while Birmingham Metropolitan College will focus on digital and technologies from April.
00:23Ministers say the wider scheme will support around 65,000 trainees across fast-growing industries, including defence and clean energy.
00:33The Prime Minister says the aim is to create a clear route into well-paid, skilled work.
00:37West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker called the move a major boost for regional skills locally.
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