• 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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  • Students Embrace Diverse Cultures for Multicultural Day

    Learners from Stoke on Trent College have been embracing their diversity and different cultures as part of the annual Multicultural Day.   Now in its 13th year, the student-led event was held in the Sports Hall at the Cauldon campus, with a host of activities going on throughout the day.   Attendees were treated to…

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  • Triumph for Keighley College Apprentice: Full-Time Role at Acorn Stairlifts Secured

    Nineteen-year-old Subhan Mahmood, an apprentice from Keighley College, has secured a full-time role at Acorn Stairlifts. Subhan began his training with the stairlift manufacturer’s customer services team in August, 2023 and made an impact thanks to his enthusiasm, hard work and desire to learn new skills. Those qualities convinced the business to offer him a…

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  • Councillor James Lewis Applauds Leeds City College Students’ Impact at Swinnow Community Centre

    Councillor James Lewis, Leader of Leeds City Council, visited Swinnow Community Centre to witness the incredible work of students from Leeds City College participating in The King’s Trust programme. This initiative supports young adults in developing skills and gaining valuable experience to help them transition into employment. During the visit, Councillor Lewis met with students…

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