London, UK, and San Rafael, CA - All Within My Hands (AWMH), the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, is teaming up with Capital City College (CCC) to launch its Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) in London, pledging £186,000 ($250,000 USD) to support over 1,000 students studying vocational courses for the 2026-2027 school year. MSI is a programme based in the United States that funds community colleges to strengthen career and technical education, helping students pursue vocational careers.

Since its launch in 2019, the Metallica Scholars Initiative has expanded to over 90 community and technical colleges in the US, providing over $16.5M in grants and supporting approximately 15,000 students in their pursuit of career-defining education. Alongside workforce education, AWMH’s mission focuses on supporting the fight against hunger and critical local services to help foster sustainable communities.

In partnership with CCC and in conjunction with London & Partners—an agency dedicated to creating economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive—All Within My Hands has chosen London to launch the UK version of the Metallica Scholars Initiative. MSI’s expansion overseas is especially timely, as UK industries face major skills shortages, particularly in the construction, digital, engineering and health sectors.

Lars Ulrich, Drummer, Metallica, said, “Metallica has been creating music and touring for 45 years, which has allowed us to connect with incredibly passionate fans all over the world. As such, we’ve focused our charitable efforts on helping people in the communities we visit by giving back locally through food banks and shelters, and by sponsoring blood drives.

Given the universal need for skilled tradespeople, the logical next step is to expand our workforce education initiatives internationally, starting with bringing our Metallica Scholars Initiative to London. This is only the beginning—as we like to say, we’re just getting started!”

Starting this September, the programme will support over 1,000 teenage Londoners studying vocational courses at CCC. These Metallica Scholars will gain the technical, professional and personal skills needed to begin careers across a range of industries, including construction, engineering, healthcare, digital technologies, and hospitality.

MSI will provide CCC with £186,000 ($250,000 USD) in funding over the next year to support students who will receive personalised mentoring, financial assistance for equipment and travel to college, enhanced work experience opportunities, and additional short courses to boost their employability and skills. The funding will also complement the London Growth Plan by helping more Londoners gain the skills needed for work.

Peter Delgrosso, Executive Director, All Within My Hands, said, “We spent the last few years contemplating how the Metallica Scholars Initiative would translate internationally, taking our time to identify how we could address the specific needs and right partners to execute the program abroad. Once we connected with CCC and understood the UK’s similar need for more tradespeople, it became evident that expanding the Metallica Scholars Initiative to London would be very impactful and drive more individuals into the trades. Our goal is to deliver measurable outcomes for individuals, employers and the London economy by providing a comprehensive funding model throughout learners’ entire journey from enrolment to employment.”

Harry Coath, Head of Talent & Skills at London & Partners, said: “London has one of the deepest, most diverse talent pools in the world, and the Metallica Scholars Initiative choosing London as its first city outside of the US is a clear endorsement of this. Investing in skills training for our world-class workforce is a key priority and growth engine for the city, as laid out in the London Growth Plan. We are excited about what these grants mean for the next generation of London’s talent, and the new career opportunities they will bring for some of our least advantaged young people.”

Angela Joyce, Chief Executive Officer at Capital City College, said, “This partnership with Metallica’s Foundation is a huge opportunity for London’s young people. London faces a growing demand for skilled workers across major sectors, and colleges like ours are instrumental in tackling that challenge.

At CCC, we give students from underserved communities the skills, experience and connections they need to succeed, and this programme will take that even further, helping us do more to educate tomorrow’s workforce, today.”

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About Capital City College

Capital City College (CCC) is London’s largest provider of further education and training, and the third largest in the UK.

Each year, CCC supports over 38,000 students across 12 campuses, delivering career-focused education in priority skills areas identified by the UK Government, including construction, digital technology, hospitality, rail engineering and science. This year it was recognised by the UK Government as a Technical Excellence College (TEC) for Digital and Technologies.

As a leading contributor to the UK’s skills agenda, CCC works closely with employers, local authorities and national partners to provide training and work experience that meets real-world workforce needs. For 16–18-year-olds, adult learners, apprenticeship seekers and businesses, CCC is more than a place to gain skills; it’s a launchpad for careers.

Learn more at www.capitalccg.ac.uk

All Within My Hands

Established in 2017, All Within My Hands (AWMH) is a non-profit, philanthropic organization conceived by the members and management of Metallica and dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. Metallica covers all administrative costs, so 100% of donations go directly to the organizations supported by the Foundation.

To date, All Within My Hands has provided grants of $19M to career and technical education programs through its Metallica Scholars Initiative, $8.8M to combat food insecurity, and $6.2M to disaster relief and other critical local services worldwide. Visit AllWithinMyHands.org to learn more. And follow us on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

London & Partners

London & Partners is the growth agency for London. Its mission is to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable, and inclusive. It offers a range of programmes and initiatives to drive business growth in London and internationally. This includes Grow London Talent, which supports companies to find, hire, and nurture talent from across London’s diverse communities. For more information, please visit: www.londonandpartners.com.

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