Training and enterprise councils (TECs) were local bodies established in England and Wales in the early 1990s to administer publicly funded training programmes, replacing the former Manpower Services Commission.
They also promoted training and business enterprise with local organisations.
[3] TECs operated as private limited companies and reported on their progress to their regional government office.
[4] The TECs were abolished in April 2001 under the Learning and Skills Act 2000.
In the final stages there were around 82 (the reported numbers vary) each on average receiving £32–38 million a year.