Meaning of the word "university technical college" in English

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university technical college

US /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˈtek.nɪ.kəl ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/
UK /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˈtek.nɪ.kəl ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/
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Noun

1.

a type of secondary school in England that specializes in technical, practical, and vocational education for students aged 14–19, often in partnership with universities and employers

Example:
My son is applying to a university technical college to study engineering.
University technical colleges aim to provide young people with the skills needed for specific industries.
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