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University Technical College offered academic and technical qualifications in maths, science or engineering, for students interested in careers in the transport and built environment industries. It was established by the Sir Simon Milton Foundation in honour of the late
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763:"Why collaboration is crucial"
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550:. 25 August 2017. p. 60
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459:. It replaced the original
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314:Transport for London
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