Image: The new Studio School will offer hospitality and tourism training and work experience

A specialist school offering training for young people looking for a career in the hospitality and tourism sectors is to open in Liverpool after the proposals received the green light.

The Department for Education officially approved plans for the Tourism and Culture Studio School, which will be sponsored by Liverpool Community College (LCC).

Due to open in September 2013, the venue will provide project-based learning in partnership with traditional qualifications and work experience in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

It is expected the school will cater for 300 students aged between 14- and 19-years-old, with mainstream qualifications including GCSE English, Maths and Science.

Students will be able to learn entrepreneurial and life skills through the CREATE framework - including personal coaching, training and work experience.

LCC principal and chief executive Elaine Bowker said: "We recognise the need for a Studio School with a focus on the visitor economy providing academic expertise, vocational training and real life work experience all in one."

Studio Schools Trust chief executive David Nicoll added: "The Studio School will play an important role in shaping the future workforce across the region, and providing new opportunities for young people."

Click here for more information about the Liverpool Tourism and Culture Studio, which is due to open to students from September 2013.

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