• Aaron Sets Sights on Surveying Construction Career

    Stoke on Trent College T Level learner Aaron Mollart is planning a career in surveying in construction once he finishes studying. Construction has always been a part of Aaron’s life from an early age, so it was an easy decision to apply for the T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, after finishing…

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  • Witness 100 Years of Skills in The Park at College Open Event

    To celebrate the Centenary of Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke on Trent College will be hosting a special 100 Years of Skills In The Park Open Event on Saturday 10 May 2025 at the Cauldon campus. Visitors will be able to speak to course teams and take part and witness live demonstrations from different courses from our four…

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  • College Students Heading to Top Drama Schools

    Gower College Swansea is celebrating after 11 students from its Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance course were accepted at specialist drama schools across the UK. “This is a fantastic result for our Level 4 students,” says Curriculum Leader Wyn Richards. “To have so many firm offers and recalls within one cohort is fantastic news…

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  • Cross-college Students Collaborate on Innovative App Project

    Students from IT, health and social care and Science have collaborated with leading health and social care app specialists Bitjam; to design an app to help deal with anxiety in young people. The project which lasted four weeks, saw students work in groups to develop an app that could be used by young people, with…

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  • ‘Skills Ready-Future Ready’ Gala Dinner Showcases Partnerships with a Purpose

    Over 40 key external stakeholders joined Stoke on Trent College for a special Employer Gala Dinner, as part of our celebrations for Staffordshire Day. Future Skills Pledge partners and other key external stakeholders, from both the business community and education came together at the College’s Hammersley restaurant for a three-course meal, prepared and served by…

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  • HSDC Becomes First FE College in the UK to Offer Apprenticeships in Funeralcare Nationally

    Recently, HSDC’s South Downs Campus has become the only FE College to offer apprenticeships in funeralcare nationally. HSDC is committed to using its courses to fill skill gaps in industry, both in the local community and nationally.  Local, regional, and national businesses are all encouraged to get into contact with HSDC’s apprenticeship team if they…

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  • Gold Bloom for Shipley College at Harrogate Flower Show

    Gold Bloom for Shipley College at Harrogate Flower Show Shipley College is celebrating a blossoming success after scooping a series of prestigious awards at this year’s Harrogate Flower Show – including a coveted Gold in the live floristry competition. Led by a talented team of part-time Floristry students, the College showcased a dazzling display of…

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  • Government Allocation will Enhance College Learning Environments

    Stoke on Trent College is continuing to invest in creating the best learning environments for students, after being awarded £990,329 from The Further Education College Condition Allocation from the government. Funding will be invested in the college’s planned maintenance program, which ensures all facilities across both campuses offer state of the art facilities in buildings…

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  • 3000+ People Benefit from Free Numeracy Courses with Stoke by Numbers

    Over 3,000 people from Stoke-on-Trent have benefited from free courses aimed at tackling numeracy confidence. Stoke By Numbers, is part of the government-funded Multiply programme, which since 2022, has provided free and flexible training to over 3000 adults across Stoke-on-Trent. The programme has been led by Stoke-on-Trent City Council with Stoke on Trent College managing…

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  • Celebrating Success of the First User Centred Design Apprenticeship in the UK

    The first ever apprenticeship course focusing on putting people at the centre of the design of digital public services is celebrating the successful graduation of its three students. The User Centred Design apprenticeship was developed by the Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) in partnership with Gower College Swansea (GCS). The 18-month course is the…

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