High success rate across our commercial courses 91% success rate for advanced apprenticeships (national average 72%) 90% progression route into apprenticeships or direct employment Located in the heart of industrial Merseyside, The Engineering College was founded in 1998 to combat chronic skills shortages in the engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors. Since then, we have trained more than 10,000 students, contributing to a vibrant, sustainable regional engineering industry. We are a registered Group Training Association (GTA). Nationally, GTAs are responsible for developing and delivering outstanding training, for industry by industry.