Wirral Met College opening “learning shop” in Birkenhead town centre

Feb 10 2010 by Lorna Hughes, Birkenhead News

A programme called Choices will be run from the shop to specifically support this initiative.

Mike Potter CBE, principal of Wirral Metropolitan College, said: “We are delighted to be leading this new initiative that will help us to support local employers and raise the profile of the important role education and training plays for both business and individuals within our community.”

In addition to supporting retailers, the college believes having a shop in the town centre will allow shoppers to access advice and guidance and find out how learning can change their lives.

Derek Millar, commercial director for the Grange and Pyramids Shopping Centre for Warner Estate Holdings, said: “We are pleased to be working alongside Wirral Metropolitan College in this new venture.”

Ro Murphy, vice-chairman of Wirral Investment Network (WIN), added: “In what are very challenging economic times, WIN members will welcome an initiative such as this.”

The shop opens next Monday, February 15.