Liverpool Business College is set to open this year and the venture announces a tie-up with Everton Football College. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool Business College will open its doors to its first 50 students in September.
A private venture, the college was established in 2024 by Huyton entrepreneur James Quinn. He came up with the idea after his son searched for a place to study business and he became frustrated with the lack of real-world work experience offered by colleges.
Based in Chapel Street in the city centre, the college’s curriculum has been designed by entrepreneurs in the city for future entrepreneurs, with those involved from a variety of backgrounds and industries to provide a wide range of business knowledge.
Now James, who is chief executive of the Liverpool Business College, has announced he is teaming up with Everton Football College, an institution affiliated with the football club that offers post-16 academic education and football training courses.
Under this agreement footballers will play for Everton Football College full time whilst studying for a Pearson Level 3 Business Extended Diploma – the equivalent of three A Levels – at Liverpool Business College.
James said: “I studied sports coaching and was lucky enough to travel the world and coach at three Premier League academies. But not everyone’s football dreams come into fruition and it’s becoming more and more competitive to reach the top level.
“At Liverpool Business College, students will take part in a full-time football programme with Everton Football College whilst studying Business with us where they’ll learn life skills and business knowledge.
“The partnership will allow young players to pursue their football ambitions whilst gaining a full Business Diploma.”
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The partnership with Everton Football College will launch in the academic year of 2025/26 and initially, 10 students will study for a Business Diploma.
Carl Giles, assistant head at Everton Football College, added: “This collaboration directly responds to our students’ aspirations and local economic needs, and will be key in developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need to excel in the professional and business services sector.”
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