Career Colleges increase the range and choice of technical/vocational education opportunities young people. With employers and Further Education (FE) colleges working closely together, this unique and innovative model of education is helping to address the growing skills gaps we are seeing in the UK. Career Colleges have carefully designed programmes, which incorporate core academic elements with highly practical vocational and technical education. This education is designed to equip young people with the skills to enter a career in a particular industry. In short, the curriculum of each Career College is designed by employers, for employment. Students get involved in industry projects and develop enterprise and communication skills, to prepare them for work and life. Equipped with such relevant academic and vocational skills, students can progress onto a higher level apprenticeship, University or work.