Working together and in partnership with your local college can have many benefits for your business. City of Portsmouth College educates approximately 8000 people every year. We have the broadest range of courses in the local area,  at all levels, for all ages and delivered in different modes. We want to strengthen our relationships with our local businesses, so that you can have a say in what and how we deliver our courses, support you with your own talent development and help you to fill your skills gaps. Together, we can help improve the prosperity and success of the City, for our people, our communities and our businesses.

Matt Phelps, Deputy CEO and Deputy Principal Curriculum& Quality, City of Portsmouth College

Matt joined the College in April 2022 following a 20-year career in the further education sector, including senior roles at Eastleigh College and Abingdon & Witney College.

Throughout his career, he has worked closely with local, regional and national stakeholders to drive learner number growth, financial health and quality improvement.

He has acted as a non-executive director for several commercial organisations, as a trustee for a multi academy trust and he’s an active board member on several advisory panels that influence and shape educational policy regionally.