Five Reasons to Study Trade Skills with New City

New City College is the largest provider of courses and professional training programmes in East London. There are many reasons to study a trade skills course with New City Trade Skills. Read our top five.

Expert Tutors 

Our tutors are expert trainers with many years of experience working in industry. They will advise and support you every step of the way and you will get a real insight into your chosen trade with a hands-on approach to learning. 

Purpose-Built Training Centres 

We have purpose-built facilities for trade skills with the latest industry-standard equipment and facilities. Our specialist Rainham Construction and Engineering Campus has had a brand new £15m redevelopment, ensuring the highest quality learning environment for all students. 

Award-Winning College 

We are an award-winning college with an Ofsted Grade Good and we have secured the Mayor of London Quality Skills Mark in five sectors, including Construction, meaning you are assured of top-class training.

Excellent Employer Links 

We have excellent relationships with employers throughout London and Essex who offer our learners fantastic industry placements, work experience and job opportunities within the construction industry. 

Earn While You Learn

Learning a trade is an affordable alternative to university. With degree study typically costing more than £9,000 per year, in addition to the burdens of student loans and accommodation costs, many students are turning to apprenticeships and trade skills where you can earn while you learn, pay much lower fees, and there is future job certainty.